What was the typical route of a rag-and-bone man?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Rag-and-Bone Man
A typical route of a rag-and-bone man involved traveling through neighborhoods, often on foot or with a horse-drawn cart. They would call out to residents, collecting unwanted items like rags, bones, and scrap metal. The collected materials were then sold to recycling centers or factories. This practice was common in urban areas, especially during the 19th and early 20th centuries.