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New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
New Letter-Box, at Paris, 1850. The reduction of the rate of postage in France has suggested the adoption of a new form of Letter-box from Belgium, a specimen of which has been erected in the Rue de la Paix, at Paris. It consists of a bronzed columnar design raised upon a granite socle; the opening for the receipt of the letters being in the upper portion of the column, and having a projection to keep out the rain; a door for the removal of the letters being provided towards the base'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph, taken in 1850, captures the allure of Paris's newly installed New Letter-Box. The reduction of postage rates in France had led to the adoption of a novel letter-box design from Belgium, which was promptly erected in the Rue de la Paix. The letter-box, depicted here in its back view, is a bronzed columnar structure raised upon a granite socle. The opening for the receipt of letters is situated in the upper portion of the column, complete with a projection to keep out the rain. A door for the removal of letters is conveniently located towards the base. The innovative design, which was widely reported in newspapers such as the Illustrated London News, was a testament to the advancements in communication during the Victorian era. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion of the time, with a woman in a full-length dress and bonnet, standing beside the letter-box, adding a sense of scale and context to the image. The New Letter-Box, with its elegant and functional design, became a symbol of progress and convenience in the rapidly changing world of the 19th century.
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