In an old English market what vendor would be calling Any old rags Any old rags Is this a street cry for someone buying old rags to reuse or remake Are they selling old rags?

The vendor calling "Any old rags! Any old rags!" is typically a rag-and-bone man, who buys old rags and other discarded items. This street cry indicates that they are looking to purchase rather than sell; they collect old textiles and materials for reuse or recycling. The rags could be repurposed for various uses, such as cleaning cloths or for manufacturing new products.