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Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784819 Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century. Receiving a speeding ticket in the Bois ('Contravention pour exces de vitesse au Bois'). Caption: Activee par un client presse, notre pauve Chaffeuse n'a pu echapper a la vigilance d'un garde; une contravention va lui rappeler qu au Bois l'allure doit etre moderee'/ Hurried by a rushed client, our poor driver was not able to escape the attention of a guard; a ticket will remind her that speed must be controlled in the Bois'.); Lebrecht History
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This print takes us back to the early 20th century in Paris, where a pioneering female taxi driver finds herself on the wrong side of the law. The image captures a moment when our determined chauffeuse receives a speeding ticket in the picturesque Bois de Boulogne. Driven by an urgent client, our poor driver was unable to evade the watchful eye of a vigilant guard. As she navigates through this leafy parkland, her car stands as a symbol of progress and independence for women during that era. However, even with her newfound freedom behind the wheel, she is reminded that speed must be controlled within these serene surroundings. The caption accompanying this intriguing snapshot aptly describes how our heroine's haste has led to this unfortunate encounter with authority. Translated from French, it reads: "Hurried by a rushed client, our poor driver was not able to escape the attention of a guard; a ticket will remind her that speed must be controlled in the Bois". This photograph not only offers us glimpses into early 20th-century Parisian life but also highlights an important chapter in social history – one where women were breaking barriers and challenging traditional gender roles. It serves as a testament to their resilience and determination to carve out their own path in male-dominated professions. As we gaze upon this evocative image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder, we are transported back in time – witnessing both progress and challenges faced by trailblazing women who dared to defy societal norms.
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