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Sloping Seats
circa 1930: The seats of a street car in Wellington, New Zealand are slanted to counteract the slope of the hills that the cars ride. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)
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General Photographic Agency
Media ID 20255771
Australasia Bizarre Format Landscape Rail Transport Road Transport Tram Vehicle
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Wellington, New Zealand with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Captured by the General Photographic Agency in the 1930s, this image showcases the unique design of the city's street cars, with their distinctive sloping seats. A must-have for any art lover or enthusiast of urban history, this fine art print brings a piece of the past into your home or office. The rich colors and intricate details of this photograph are sure to captivate and inspire.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 52.5cm x 42cm (20.7" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling streets of Wellington, New Zealand in the 1930s. The image showcases a unique feature of the street cars that traversed these hilly roads - sloping seats. Designed ingeniously by engineers, these slanted seats counteracted the steep inclines of the city's hills, ensuring a comfortable ride for passengers. The tram itself stands tall and proud, its vintage charm emanating from every corner. Its sleek design hints at an era when rail transport was at its peak, dominating urban landscapes across the globe. The male figure seated inside adds a touch of nostalgia to this scene frozen in time. As we delve into this photograph captured by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images, we are transported to an era where innovation met practicality. It is fascinating to witness how even something as mundane as seating arrangements were carefully thought out and tailored to suit specific geographical challenges. The composition's landscape format allows us to fully appreciate both the tram's intricate details and its surroundings - a road winding up one of Wellington's iconic hillsides. This bizarre yet brilliant solution perfectly encapsulates Australasia's resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles presented by nature. In this Fine Art Storehouse print, history comes alive through photography; it invites us to marvel at human ingenuity while simultaneously immersing ourselves in an enchanting moment from our past.
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