Small Trades in Brittany

It used to be common to show people working in the street to illustrate postcards. Some photographers then found some interest in these scenes whereas most people never find any interest in the most common scenes of the daily life. However, as most of these scenes have now disappeared they become really interesting...

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hat industy in Brittany
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a weaver
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Quintin, repairing of mastress
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Fouesnant near Quimper. Ironing
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Ar Pillaouer, the ragman
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hair trade
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scissor grinder
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cutting of the hair with a bowl
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Concarneau
selling of wood clogs

 

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