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A Donkey Cart, Cornwall. Around 1900
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A Donkey Cart, Cornwall. Around 1900
A Donkey cart waiting in the woods, personifying patience. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
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Media ID 12397010
© From the collection of the RIC
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This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back in time to around 1900, where we find ourselves immersed in the serene beauty of Cornwall's woods. In this idyllic setting, a humble donkey cart patiently awaits its next journey. The image personifies patience itself as the gentle creature stands still amidst nature's embrace. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures the essence of Cornish transport during this era. The donkey cart, with its rustic charm and simplicity, serves as a reminder of a bygone era when life moved at a slower pace. It symbolizes an age when reliance on animal power was commonplace and transportation meant embracing nature's rhythm. The enchanting woodland backdrop adds depth to the photograph, immersing us in its tranquility and inviting our imagination to wander through these ancient trees. As sunlight filters through their branches, it creates dappled patterns on the ground surrounding the waiting cart. This remarkable image not only showcases historical modes of transportation but also invites contemplation about our own fast-paced lives today. It encourages us to appreciate moments of stillness and reflection amidst our busy routines. As we gaze upon this timeless scene frozen in history, we are transported back to an era where patience was valued above all else—a valuable lesson that resonates even now as we navigate modern-day challenges.
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