Poster Print : Lady into Cab
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Lady into Cab
A lady enters a Paris cab. The horse (with docked tail) conceals his enthusiasm. This type of cab is known as a pot de chambre (chamberpot) for no obvious reason
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Media ID 588711
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1815 Cabs Docked Enters Enthusiasm Obvious Reason Tail Chamber Pot Conceals
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Lady into Cab" poster print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us to the streets of Paris with a lady in elegant attire hailing a cab. The horse, with its docked tail, hides its excitement beneath the surface. Known as a "pot de chambre," or chamberpot cab, this unique and intriguing name adds to the allure of this vintage photograph. Elevate your living space with this exquisite, one-of-a-kind poster print, perfect for adding a touch of European charm to any room.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Lady's Enigmatic Entrance into a Parisian Pot de Chambre Cab (1815) This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the early 19th century Parisian streets, as a lady in an elegant dress steps into a traditional 'pot de chambre' cab. The horse, with its docked tail, seems to conceal its enthusiasm beneath a calm and composed exterior, adding an air of mystery to the scene. The pot de chambre, a historical type of Parisian cab, gained its name for an obscure reason. Despite the misnomer, these cabs did not actually function as chamber pots. Instead, they were so named due to their small size, which allowed them to fit comfortably in the average Parisian apartment's chamber or bedroom. The lady's entrance into the cab is a testament to the transportation methods of the time, which were an essential part of urban life in Paris during the early 1800s. The horse-drawn cabs were a common sight on the streets, providing a convenient and affordable means of transportation for the city's residents. The horse's docked tail is a notable feature of this photograph. Docking a horse's tail was a common practice during this period, believed to make the animal cleaner and more manageable. However, the reasons for its implementation remain a subject of debate among historians. The absence of any obvious reason for the cab's name adds an intriguing layer to this historical image, leaving us to ponder the stories and secrets that lie hidden within the annals of Parisian history. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the daily life and transportation methods of Paris during the early 1800s.
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