"Mush-Fakers" and Ginger-Beer Makers 1881

"Mush-Fakers" and Ginger-Beer Makers, a photo by John Thomson, captures a moment in 1881 London. This photo, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a street scene featuring a vendor selling produce from a cart, likely in Hyde Park. Thomson, a pioneer of street photography, used a documentary approach to capture the lives of ordinary people, showcasing social realities of Victorian England. This image offers a glimpse into the bustling life of street vendors and the everyday routines of London's diverse population.