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A Sedan Chair, (1881). Creator: Unknown
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A Sedan Chair, (1881). Creator: Unknown
A Sedan Chair, (1881). Sedan chair carried between horizontal poles by two porters. This form of transport was gernerally only used by the wealthy or powerful. From Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places. Westminster and the Western Suburbs, by Edward Walford, Vol. III. [Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co. London, Paris & New York, 1881]
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Media ID 18097848
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Cassell Company Ltd Edward Edward Walford Galpin Co Galpin Company Georgian Old And New London Petter Porter Publisher Sedan Chair Walford Wealth Wealthy Cassell
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This photo print, titled "A Sedan Chair" and created in 1881 by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into the luxurious mode of transportation reserved for the privileged few. The sedan chair, carried effortlessly between horizontal poles by two porters, symbolizes wealth and power during the 18th and 19th centuries in Britain. In this snapshot from history, we witness a scene straight out of Edward Walford's renowned publication "Old and New London: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places". As we delve into the pages of this fascinating book, we are transported to Westminster and the Western Suburbs where opulence reigns supreme. The image showcases a male porter diligently fulfilling his occupation as he navigates through bustling city streets. This monochrome depiction not only highlights the elegance of Georgian-era England but also serves as a reminder that road transport was once an art form itself. As we marvel at this piece from Cassell Company Ltd. , Petter & Galpin Co. , London, Paris & New York (1881), it becomes evident that sedans chairs were exclusively reserved for those who possessed immense wealth. Such extravagant means of travel were beyond reach for common folk; instead, they served as status symbols for aristocrats or influential figures. Let us cherish this remarkable photograph that captures both an era long gone and the stark contrast between societal classes. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity in creating lavish modes of transportation while simultaneously reminding
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