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In the 19th century, before supermarkets or mail delivery, traveling merchants brought goods directly to neighborhoods. This photograph captures S.K. Fisk's delivery wagon—a moving shop that made shopping convenient for families who couldn't easily reach town.
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The wagon rolls down a quiet street, its shelves and cases packed tight with the things a household needs. A merchant stands ready beside it, and you can almost hear the wheels on the dirt road—neighbors emerging from their homes to see what's arrived today.
Reflect
How do you buy the things you need? What would you miss if the store couldn't come to you?