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Speed and the World Speeds with You
Photo montage in The Bystander reflecting the 1930s obsession with speed and transport, as exemplified by pictures of racing cars, aeroplanes and steam trains. Date: 1932
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1932 Fast Faster Jan20 Motorised Speed
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- A Glimpse into the 1930s Obsession with Speed and Transport This photo montage, published in The Bystander in 1932, encapsulates the spirit of the 1930s obsession with speed and transport. The image is a vibrant collision of images showcasing the era's motorized marvels - racing cars, aeroplanes, and steam trains. The top half of the montage is dominated by images of racing cars. The sleek, powerful machines are in mid-race, their tires screeching on the asphalt as they jostle for position. The drivers, clad in goggles and leather helmets, embody the thrill and danger of the sport. The caption beneath the cars reads, "Faster, Faster," a testament to the relentless pursuit of speed. The lower half of the montage shifts focus to the skies, where aeroplanes rule supreme. The sleek, silver wings of these magnificent machines cut through the clouds, leaving trails of vapor in their wake. The caption beneath the planes reads, "Speed in the Air," highlighting the newfound freedom and exhilaration of flight. The montage concludes with an image of a steam train, its plume of smoke billowing into the sky. The caption reads, "And the Steam Train Speeds," a reminder that even as new technologies emerged, the old guard still held its own. This montage is a snapshot of a bygone era, a time when the world seemed to be in a race against itself to see who could go faster, who could travel further, and who could reach new heights. The images in this montage are not just relics of the past, but a testament to the human spirit of innovation and the enduring allure of speed.
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