TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 11
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TEXTBOOK / 1880 / PLATE 11
Plate 11 features pictures of felling trees and dogs (begging). Date: 1880
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Plate 11: A Glimpse into the Past - Felling Trees and Begging Dogs, 1880 This image, taken from Plate 11 of a textbook published in 1880, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the lives of people and animals during this era. The plate is filled with contrasting scenes, each telling a unique story. On the left, a group of men and horses are shown in the process of felling trees. The men, dressed in heavy work clothes and wearing protective goggles, expertly guide their horses as they pull and saw, bringing down the towering trees one by one. The horses, powerful and determined, strain against their harnesses, their muscles rippling with effort. The scene exudes a sense of industry and progress, as the forest is transformed into raw materials for construction and fuel. On the right, a different scene unfolds. A group of dogs, their coats matted and their eyes pleading, gather around a man as he sits on a cart. The dogs, seemingly abandoned and desperate, beg for scraps or perhaps just a kind word. The man, seemingly oblivious to their plight, focuses on his task at hand - sorting through the wood piled high in the cart. The juxtaposition of the two scenes highlights the stark contrasts of life during this time, where progress and industry coexisted with poverty and hardship. This image, preserved in the pages of a textbook, serves as a reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and the world they inhabited. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve moments in time, allowing us to learn from and appreciate the rich history of our world.
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