One With a Nose for Bargains

Silver gelatin print by Bert Hardy, printed in 1985, titled "One With a Nose for Bargains". Originally published in Picture Post Vol. 42, No. 2, January 8, 1949. Story titled "Life in the Elephant", about everyday life in London's Elephant and Castle neighbourhood. Caption in magazine reads: "Lino today, stamps tomorrow. Whatever's cheap in the market is seen all over the area."

Photographer's stamp on verso.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1991-5065/33
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 245 mm x 200 mm
type:
photograph
credit:
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford