Bathing Machine - Rough riders at the Seaside
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Bathing Machine - Rough riders at the Seaside
Bathing Machine - Rough riders at the Seaside.
circa 1850s
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Bathing Machine - Rough Riders at the Seaside
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is an intriguing photograph from the 1850s, captured by an unknown photographer and preserved in the vast archives of Mary Evans Picture Library. This humorous image offers a unique glimpse into the Victorian era's seashore holidays, filled with bathing machines, rough riders, and unexpected surprises. The scene unfolds on the sandy shore, where several bathing machines are lined up, waiting to transport their passengers into the sea. These machines, popular during the Victorian era, were essentially mobile changing rooms on wheels, allowing the wearers of voluminous crinoline skirts and other cumbersome clothing to change discreetly before entering the water. However, the focus of this photograph is not on the bathing machines but on the rough riders, who have apparently decided to add a touch of excitement to the scene. Two men on horseback, dressed in rough clothing and holding reins, approach one of the bathing machines. The women inside, presumably getting ready to bathe, are taken aback by the unexpected visitors, their wide-eyed expressions conveying shock and surprise. The image is filled with comic elements, from the horses' pricked ears and the riders' mischievous grins to the women's crinoline skirts billowing in the wind as they scramble to cover themselves. The contrast between the elegant bathing machines and the rough riders adds an element of humor and intrigue, offering a fascinating glimpse into the lighter side of Victorian seaside holidays. This photograph, with its unexpected juxtaposition of the refined and the rough, is a testament to the complexities and contradictions of the Victorian era. It invites us to imagine the stories behind the faces and the laughter, and to appreciate the enduring allure of the seaside, even in its most unexpected forms.
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