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Cape Waggon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Cape Waggon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cape Waggon, 1850....the noted Waggon of the Cape, described by all travellers, from Burchell and Barrow to those of the present day. Drawn by almost a drove of oxen, and driven by a carter with a whip of unwieldy length, the team reminds one of the slowness with which the Dutch farmers - generally the possessors of these waggons - have ever adopted improvements'. From an article about South Africa in "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Cape Waggon, 1850: A Snapshot into the Past of South Africa's Early Transportation This engraving, titled 'Cape Waggon, 1850,' offers a glimpse into the past of South Africa's early transportation system. The image, created by an unknown artist, was published in the esteemed Illustrated London News, showcasing the noted waggon of the Cape, a fixture in the travels of many explorers and settlers from Burchell and Barrow to those of the present day. The waggon, drawn by almost a drove of oxen, is a testament to the slow and laborious methods of land transport prevalent during the 19th century. The team, led by a carter with a whip of unwieldy length, is reminiscent of the slowness with which the Dutch farmers, often the possessors of these waggons, adopted improvements. The waggon, with its covered body, was a common sight on the rugged roads of the Cape Colony, navigating the challenging terrain of mountains and hills. The image, though simple, evokes a sense of the harsh realities of life in the colonial outpost, where the reliance on oxen for transportation was a daily necessity. The waggon train, as they were called, were a vital part of the geographical and geographical features of the region, and their presence in this engraving serves as a reminder of the early days of South Africa's transportation history. The print, a valuable addition to any collection, transports us back to a time when the world moved at a slower pace and the waggon was a symbol of perseverance and determination in the face of the challenges of the unknown.
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