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Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
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Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
Dangers of steam carriages. 19th-century caricature lampooning the dangers of the steam carriages being developed at this time. A steam carriage at right has exploded. At lower left, the drivers of a horse-drawn carriage with safety and insurance adverts comment: Blown up by God, and not one soul left behind and Well, they will have their hobbies. In the background are a kite-drawn vehicle, a sailing gondola vehicle, and a balloon vehicle, with the occupants of the latter commenting: We ll take a flight to heaven tonight, and leave dull Earth behind us. Artwork from the third volume (first period of 1889) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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This 19th-century caricature lampoons the dangers of steam carriages, a new technological development at the time. In this satirical artwork from La Science Illustree, we see a steam carriage that has exploded on the right side of the image. Meanwhile, in the lower left corner, drivers of a horse-drawn carriage can be seen commenting on the incident with safety and insurance advertisements surrounding them. Their sarcastic remarks include "Blown up by God, and not one soul left behind" and "Well, they will have their hobbies". The background showcases other unconventional vehicles like a kite-drawn vehicle, a sailing gondola vehicle, and even a balloon vehicle. The occupants of the latter are depicted jokingly saying: "We'll take a flight to heaven tonight and leave dull Earth behind us". This illustration highlights society's skepticism towards these new modes of transportation. Through humor and satire, this artwork emphasizes both the fascination with progress and innovation as well as concerns about safety during this era. It serves as an amusing reminder that advancements in technology often come with risks attached. This historical piece provides insight into how people perceived new technologies such as steam carriages in 19th-century Europe while also showcasing artistic creativity through its detailed illustrations and speech bubbles.
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