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A Day on the Ripley Road (engraving)
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A Day on the Ripley Road (engraving)
1040808 A Day on the Ripley Road (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day on the Ripley Road. Illustration for The Graphic, 22 November 1902.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22206072
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A Day on the Ripley Road
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captures a humorous and chaotic scene from the early 20th century. In this engraving by Alexander Stuart Boyd, we are transported to a time when motor vehicles were still a novelty and their presence on country roads caused quite a stir. The image shows a nervous farmer, flag in hand, desperately trying to pass a line of cars sailing down the road. As he yells for them to stop, his determined expression is met with amusement by the passing motorists. The white empty road stretches into the distance as people drive past without offering any assistance. In the midst of this confusion, we see the farmer's wife seeking answers from her brother who is driving one of these mysterious contraptions. With pounds in hand and an inquiry about adopting new safety tactics, she watches as her spouse measures distances with precision. Meanwhile, amidst all this chaos, a detective furiously waves down another motorist who has been stopped by an affable policeman. Confronted with injustice on this eventful day on Ripley Road, they pay no heed to each other but instead seek transport mag for guidance. This print not only showcases Boyd's skillful rendering but also offers us a glimpse into how society grappled with the future of transportation during that era - cautiously yet filled with curiosity and humor.
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