Definition/Summary:
A rag-and-bone man
- Collects unwanted items and sells them to merchants
- Scavenger of materials (which included rags, bones and various metals)
- Some areas “rag-pickers” aka “bone grubbers” were regulated by law and could operate only at night
Expanded info:
- Items such as junk or recycled trash where considered Ragabone wares and goods