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Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro
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Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro
Black and white lantern slide of three women seated in a ox drawn sledge (carro de bois) - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection. In 1848 Major Buckley invented the bullock cart (carro de bois), a sled with a canopy and basket chairs, pulled by strong young oxen. The sled runners went more easily over Funchals sharp cobbles than did wheels. The bullock carts were banned in the 1980s because they held up traffic. Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1848 Atlantic Banned Bois Buckley Bullock Canopy Carro Carts Chairs Cobbles Drawn Easily Held Invented Madeira Major Oxen Portugal Portuguese Pulled Runners Sharp Sled Sledge Slides Strong Wheels
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1. Title: "A Visit to Madeira - Three Women in a Bullock Cart (Carro de Bois), circa 1890s" This evocative black and white lantern slide captures the essence of a leisurely excursion in the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira during the late 19th century. The scene features three women gracefully seated in a traditional bullock cart, or Carro de Bois, pulled by strong young oxen. The Carro de Bois, invented by Major Buckley in 1848, was a popular mode of transportation in Madeira. Its unique design included a canopy and basket chairs, making it an ideal choice for tourists seeking a comfortable and scenic ride. The sled runners, which ran more easily over Funchal's sharp cobbles than wheels, added to the cart's appeal. Madeira's rugged terrain and winding streets posed challenges for traditional wheeled vehicles, making the bullock carts a practical and popular alternative. The women in this photograph appear to be enjoying their journey, their relaxed expressions and elegant attire reflecting the island's allure. The bullock carts, however, were eventually banned in the 1980s due to their tendency to hold up traffic. This nostalgic lantern slide offers a glimpse into a bygone era, showcasing the unique charm and character of Madeira during the late 1800s. This image is part of the Boswell Collection, housed at Mary Evans Prints Online, and is protected by rights managed licensing. It is not to be used for commercial purposes without proper authorization. Keywords: Madeira, Portuguese, Atlantic Island, Lantern Slide, Slides, Portugal, Visit, 1890s, Late 19th Century, Women, Seated, Ox, Drawn, Sledge, Carro de Bois, 1848, Major Buckley, Invented, Bullock Cart, Sled, Canopy, Basket Chairs, Pulled, Strong Young Oxen, Runners, Easily, Funchal, Sharp Cobbles, Wheels, Carts, Banned, 1980s, Held.
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