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New Inventions Contrasted with the Old (engraving)
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New Inventions Contrasted with the Old (engraving)
663850 New Inventions Contrasted with the Old (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Inventions Contrasted with the Old. 1.--Old Stage Coach. 2.--Interior of a Drawing-Room Car. 3.--The Telephone. 4.--The Phonograph. 5.--The Telegraph. 6.--The First Printing Press. 7.--Hoe Perfecting Press. 8.--Bob-Tail Mule Car. 9.--Electric Street Car. 10.--Harvesting with Scythe and Sickle. 11.--Combined Reaper and Binder. Illustration from Columbus and Columbia (Manufacturers Book Co, c 1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22411682
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Binder Combined Harvesting Phonograph Reaper Scythe Sickle Telegraph Telephone
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This print titled "New Inventions Contrasted with the Old" takes us on a journey through time, showcasing the remarkable progress made in technology and transportation during the 19th century. The image captures a juxtaposition of various inventions that revolutionized society. Starting from left to right, we see an old stage coach representing traditional means of travel contrasted with the luxurious interior of a drawing-room car, symbolizing the advent of railway transport. Moving forward, we encounter groundbreaking innovations such as the telephone, phonograph, and telegraph – all pivotal in connecting people across vast distances. The image also highlights advancements in printing technology by featuring both the first printing press and Hoe Perfecting Press side by side. These machines played crucial roles in disseminating knowledge and information more efficiently than ever before. Transportation undergoes another transformation as we witness a shift from bob-tail mule cars to electric streetcars – an embodiment of progress powered by electricity. Additionally, agricultural practices evolve from manual labor using scythes and sickles to mechanized harvesting with combined reaper and binder machines. Through this visually compelling composition, "New Inventions Contrasted with the Old" encapsulates humanity's relentless pursuit of innovation throughout history. It serves as a reminder that our ability to adapt and embrace new technologies has propelled us forward into an era defined by unprecedented possibilities for growth and development.
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