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Family album: Town square, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, c.1905
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Family album: Town square, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, c.1905
Family album: Town square, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, c.1905 Brazil Rio de Janeiro. Date of Photograph:1905 ca
Unidentified Author
pdc-a-004657-0060
Media ID 33268892
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Hand Car On The Tracks Streetcar By Land
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This print from Alinari takes us back in time to the bustling town square of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, circa 1905. The image captures a moment frozen in history, offering a glimpse into the architecture and urban life of that era. The focal point of the photograph is undoubtedly the impressive building standing tall in the background. Its grandeur and intricate detailing showcase the architectural prowess prevalent during this period. Surrounding it is a vibrant square or piazza filled with people going about their daily lives. What stands out are the various headdresses worn by individuals present in this scene. Whether civilian, military, or religious, these headpieces add an intriguing element to their fashion choices and reflect cultural diversity within society at that time. A streetcar can be seen on tracks nearby, serving as both a mode of transportation and an object that symbolizes progress and modernity. It highlights how people moved around within this urban landscape by land during those times. The overall atmosphere captured here exudes energy and activity. One cannot help but imagine what conversations were taking place among these individuals or what stories unfolded on these very streets. While we may not know who exactly took this photograph due to its unidentified authorship, it serves as a valuable piece of historical documentation. This print offers us a window into early 20th-century Brazil – its architecture, fashion trends, transportation methods – all frozen in time for us to appreciate today.
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