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AUTOMOBILE CARTOON, 1909. American magazine cartoon, 1909
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AUTOMOBILE CARTOON, 1909. American magazine cartoon, 1909
AUTOMOBILE CARTOON, 1909.
American magazine cartoon, 1909
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1909 Automobile Driver Horse Drawn Husband Passenger Political Whip
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This print takes us back to the early 1900s, a time when automobiles were still a novelty on the streets of America. The cartoon captures the essence of this era with its humorous depiction of an automobile ride gone awry. In the foreground, we see a well-dressed couple seated in their horse-drawn carriage, looking rather perplexed as they observe a man driving an automobile beside them. The husband holds onto his whip tightly, perhaps fearing that his trusty steeds will be startled by this new contraption. Meanwhile, his wife appears both intrigued and slightly amused by the scene unfolding before her. The artist skillfully portrays the stark contrast between traditional transportation methods and this modern invention. It is evident that automobiles were not yet widely accepted or understood at this point in history. This political cartoon serves as a reminder of how rapidly technology was advancing during the turn of the century and how society had to adapt to these changes. It also highlights some underlying social dynamics, such as gender roles and class distinctions. Overall, this vintage print offers us a glimpse into an era where horses still ruled the roads but where change was on the horizon. It invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with technology and reminds us that progress often comes with its fair share of challenges and humor along the way.
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