The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921
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The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921
The evolution of road travel: the casual motorists of 1921. Motoring as a means to an end: lawn tennis players arriving in their car, free from cumbersome goggles, veils and voluminous wraps, as worn in the early days of motoring. See picture 10638719 for the contrast to this style of travel in 1905. Date: 1905
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1921 Attire Casual Contrast Driving Flappers Lawn Motorist Motorists Outing Player Players Racket Tennis Turban
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This photograph taken in 1921 showcases the evolution of road travel and the transformation of motorists' attire over the past decade. In contrast to the early days of motoring depicted in picture 10638719 from 1905, where motorists wore cumbersome goggles, veils, and voluminous wraps to protect themselves from the elements, this image presents a more casual and carefree scene. The photograph captures a group of lawn tennis players, both men and women, arriving at their destination in their automobile. The women, dressed in fashionable flapper outfits, have shed the restrictive clothing and accessories of the past. Instead, they don lightweight dresses and bobbed hairstyles, emblematic of the 1920s. The men, too, have adopted a more relaxed style, with some wearing casual shirts and trousers. The scene exudes a sense of social ease and enjoyment. A girl in the back seat plays with her pet dog, while another woman adjusts her turban in the front seat. A man in the driver's seat holds a tennis racket, ready for the upcoming match. The car, a symbol of freedom and mobility, has become an integral part of everyday life, allowing these individuals to travel to their leisure activities with ease and convenience. This photograph serves as a fascinating glimpse into the past, illustrating the significant changes that occurred in both transportation and fashion during the early 1920s. The casual motorists of 1921 represent a departure from the rigid conventions of the past, embracing a more modern and carefree way of life.
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