Henry Anderson (born c. 1800) was an American Philadelphia-area street vendor known as The Hominy Man, who became a local legend, beginning in about 1828, for his cries, which he used to hawk his wares.
[1] His were said to be the "most musical of all cries", and he was noted for his "strong resonant 'tenor robusto'".
[2] Two examples of his cries: Hominy man come out today For to sell his hominay [sic?
][3] De hominy man is on his way From de navy yard With his harmony[4]
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