If noise accompanied this photograph you would be able to hear the songs, cries, and hollers of Baltimore’s arabbers informing the public that fresh produce is for sale from their colorful horse-drawn carts. The term “arabber” (meaning horse-cart vendor) is unique to Baltimore and these sellers have been operating in the city for over 150 years. Recognized as an African American folk tradition by the Arabber Preservation Society, arabbers continue to serve a practical purpose by bringing fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods that are underserved by grocery stores. Look for more spotlights on our collections related to Black history this month as we recognize #BlackHistoryMonth. Image: Old Lexington St. looking west near Caroline St. [arabber], photograph by Robert Kniesche, 1950. Maryland Center for History and Culture, H. Furlong Baldwin Library, Robert Kniesche Photograph Collection, PP79, PP79.553. #MarylandHistory #MDHistory #BlackHistory #Baltimore #Arabber #FolkTradition #Ba...