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Les Petits Métiers Parisiens. Le Marchand d'articles pour cochers

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Les Femmes Cocher / 137

A Cocher Miscellany / 4

Picture (left): The Small Trades of Paris: The Vendor of Articles to Cab Drivers.

Although turn-of-the-century Paris street scenes are often filled with fiacres, candid shots of cabs or drivers are relatively rare. In this case one of the street vendors who specialized in supplying necessities to cochers is shown making a sale.