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The Taxameter for Indicating Cab Fares (b / w photo)
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The Taxameter for Indicating Cab Fares (b / w photo)
1598662 The Taxameter for Indicating Cab Fares (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taxameter for Indicating Cab Fares. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 March 1899.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22552326
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Fares Indicating Payment Taxis
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This photograph captures a significant invention of the 19th century - "The Taxameter for Indicating Cab Fares". Taken by an English photographer, this print showcases the ingenuity and progress of transportation during that era. Intriguingly, the taxameter depicted in this image revolutionized the way cab fares were determined. No longer would passengers have to haggle or negotiate with drivers; instead, this device provided a fair and accurate calculation of their journey's cost. The taxameter served as a reliable tool for both passengers and cab drivers alike, ensuring transparency in payment. The composition of this photograph is strikingly detailed, allowing us to appreciate the intricate design of the taxameter itself. Its mechanical components are beautifully captured, showcasing the craftsmanship involved in its creation. This image transports us back to a time when taxis were horse-drawn carriages traversing bustling city streets. As we gaze upon this historic snapshot, we cannot help but marvel at how far technology has advanced since then. Today's modern meters may be electronic rather than mechanical, but they owe their existence to early innovations like these. This print from Fine Art Finder reminds us not only of our past but also highlights humanity's constant pursuit of progress and convenience in everyday life – even through something as seemingly mundane as calculating cab fares.
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