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Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving)
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Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving)
3657211 Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22237726
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
1838 Clapham Days Excise Office Letting Mile Rental Grosvenor Street
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This engraving, titled "Excise Ticket, for letting otherwise than by the mile, one horse for 365 days, 1838" offers a fascinating glimpse into London's vibrant past. Created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, this print showcases a document that was once used to regulate horse rentals. The intricate details of the engraving draw us into a world where horses were essential modes of transportation and work animals. The ticket itself is beautifully adorned with ornate typography and decorative elements, reflecting the importance placed on such official documents during that era. As we examine this historical artifact further, we can imagine how it would have been displayed prominently at an excise office or rental establishment on Grosvenor Street. It serves as a reminder of how different life was back then when renting horses for extended periods was common practice. Beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a deeper story about society's reliance on these majestic creatures. Horses were not merely means of transport but also vital companions in daily life – whether plowing fields or pulling carriages through bustling streets. Through this engraving, we are transported back to Clapham in 1838 – a time when horses played an integral role in shaping London's landscape and culture. This artwork allows us to appreciate their significance as farm animals and livestock while providing insight into the administrative systems that governed their use. Preserved within private collections today, this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images invites us to reflect upon our own relationship with animals and
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