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Sledging in Berlin, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Sledging in Berlin, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sledging in Berlin, 1850. The winter recreation of Sledging in the Prussian capital...The view is taken in the Pariser Platz, near Brandenburg Gate...Here we have several fashions of sledge...[although] the painted and gilt sledge is going out of fashion...Everybody sledges...The horses or dogs, as the case may be, are hung with bells; and the street seems to be traversed by an army of muffin-sellers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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Berlin Germany Brandenburg Gate Gate Horse Drawn Vehicles Prussia Prussian Sled Sledge Sledges Sledging Sleigh Sleighs Square Way In Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn Pariser Platz
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Sledging in Berlin, 1850: A Winter Scene of Frolic and Fun in the Prussian Capital This image, titled "Sledging in Berlin, 1850," transports us back in time to the heart of Europe during the Victorian era. The scene unfolds in the Pariser Platz, situated near the iconic Brandenburg Gate, where the winter season had transformed the city into a winter wonderland. The photograph, although a print from an engraving published in the Illustrated London News, captures the essence of the moment as several fashions of sledges dominate the icy landscape. The painted and gilt sledge, once a symbol of luxury and elegance, is gradually being replaced by more functional designs. The horses or dogs, adorned with bells, add to the festive atmosphere as they pull the sledges along the snow-covered road. The street seems to be bustling with activity, as an army of muffin-sellers and onlookers gather to enjoy the wintry scene. The print, from the esteemed Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the British during their travels to Prussia. The horses or horse-drawn vehicles, a common mode of transportation during the era, are also visible in the background, adding to the vibrant street scene. The winter season brought people together, regardless of their social status, to engage in simple pleasures like sledging. The print, with its intricate details and lively energy, encapsulates the spirit of the time and the joy of the season. This image, from the 19th century, remains a testament to the enduring charm of a bygone era and the simple joys of winter.
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