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Double-decker bus, New York City, 1890s C016 / 8993
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Double-decker bus, New York City, 1890s C016 / 8993
Double-decker bus, New York City, 1890s. 19th-century gelatin silver print of passengers in an early double-decker bus on the streets of New York City, USA. Photograph published in Street Views of New York City (1896) by US photographer Alice Austen (1866-1952). Austin produced around 8000 photographs from the 1880s to the 1920s
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1890s 1896 City Drive Driver Driving Machine Motor Vehicle New York New York City North American Passenger Passengers Street Transport Transportation Transporting Travel Traveling Travelling Urban Vehicle Women Autobus Double Decker Gelatin Silver Print
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This 19th-century gelatin silver print captures the bustling streets of New York City in the 1890s. The focal point of the photo is an early double-decker bus, a technological marvel of its time. Packed with passengers, both men and women, this mode of transportation was a symbol of progress and urbanization. The image showcases the diversity and energy that defined New York City during this era. People from all walks of life can be seen on board, reflecting the melting pot that America's largest city has always been known for. The driver, a determined-looking man at the helm of this impressive machine, navigates through crowded streets while advertisements line the exterior walls. Photographer Alice Austen expertly captured this moment in history as part of her extensive body of work documenting life in New York City. Her photographs provide invaluable insights into daily existence during a transformative period. As we gaze upon this monochrome snapshot from over a century ago, we are transported back to an era when travel was still evolving and technology was rapidly advancing. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of how far we have come but also how much remains unchanged in our human desire to explore new horizons and connect with one another through shared experiences.
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