Working History — 1905-1923
Barrow, coster barrow
This coster barrow was manufactured by the firm of Edward Howard who had a shop at 23 Wheler (Wheeler) Street, Spitalfields. Howard built barrows for hire to the costermongers who bought produce wholesale at Spitalfields Market. Costermongers sold fruit and vegetables from barrows in the crowded streets of the East End.
The firm of Howard Brothers was established in 1893. Edward Howard went into business for himself in 1905 before taking on his sons as partners in 1923. From the mid 1920s the company diversified into manufacturing bodies for motor vehicles reflecting the growing demand for motorised transport.
- Category:
- Working History
- Object ID:
- NN6126
- Object name:
- barrow, coster barrow
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- Artist/Maker:
- Howard, Edward
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- Production date:
- 1905-1923
- Material:
wood, metal
- Measurements/duration:
- L 2250 mm, W 990 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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