Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street. In background man is drawing buckets

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Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street. In background man is drawing buckets

Laying bitumen road surface in a Paris street. In background man is drawing buckets of liquid bitumen from tanker for the workmen to spread. Men are wearing wooden shoes (sabots). Liebig trade card c1900. Chromolithograph

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Background Buckets C1900 Card Chromolithograph Civil Drawing Engineering Hydrocarbon Laying Liebig Liquid Paris Road Shoes Spread Street Surface Trade Wearing Wooden Workmen Bitumen Sabots Tanker

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This vintage print takes us back to the bustling streets of Paris in the early 1900s. The scene showcases a group of dedicated workmen diligently laying bitumen road surface, an essential task for maintaining the city's infrastructure. In the background, we see a man drawing buckets filled with liquid bitumen from a tanker, ready to be spread by his fellow workers. What makes this image even more intriguing is that all the men are wearing traditional wooden shoes known as sabots. These sturdy footwear choices were commonly worn by laborers during this era and served as protection against various hazards on construction sites. The chromolithograph technique used in creating this trade card adds vibrant colors and depth to every detail captured in this snapshot of civil engineering at its finest. It is evident that Liebig, not mentioned as a company here, has beautifully depicted both the technical aspects and human effort involved in road construction. As we admire this historical photograph, it reminds us of how far technology has advanced since then. Yet it also serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication put forth by these men who played their part in shaping Paris into what it is today—a city renowned for its grand boulevards and well-maintained streetscapes.

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