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Sloping Seats
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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
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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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