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Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H Robinson
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Adapted motor car using a donkey by W H Robinson
Governess in an convertible car, hasn t got used to the fact that the motorcar has an engine.
1919
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A Hilarious Scene of Adaptation: A Governess and Her Adapted Motorcar Drawn by a Donkey, 1919 This charming photograph, taken in 1919, captures the amusing moment of a governess attempting to navigate the modern world of motoring. In the image, a well-dressed governess sits in the driver's seat of an adapted motorcar, a convertible to be exact. However, her expression reveals that she has not yet fully grasped the concept of an engine-powered vehicle. Instead, she looks perplexed and slightly alarmed as a donkey is hitched to the back of the car. The car, which appears to be of the early 1900s, has been adapted to accommodate the donkey, with a makeshift harness and yoke attached to the vehicle. The donkey, seemingly unfazed by the situation, looks off into the distance, perhaps wondering when it will be time for its next meal. The scene is a testament to the transition from horse-drawn carriages to motorcars, a period of significant change in transportation history. It also showcases the humor and adaptability of people during this time, as they found creative ways to bridge the gap between old and new technologies. William Heath Robinson, the renowned English illustrator, is believed to have captured this moment in time through his lens. Robinson was known for his whimsical and imaginative illustrations, and this photograph is no exception. It is a delightful reminder of the past and the quirks and challenges that came with the advent of motorcars.
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