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Horse-drawn gig outside tea warehouse, c. 1800
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Horse-drawn gig outside tea warehouse, c. 1800
Horse-drawn gig outside genuine tea warehouse, c.1800 Date: C.1800
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1. Title: A Horse-Drawn Gig Outside a Genuine Tea Warehouse, c.1800 This evocative image captures the essence of the bustling tea trade during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The horse-drawn gig, with its smartly dressed driver, is parked outside a genuine tea warehouse, showcasing the close connection between the equine transport and the tea trade during this era. The horse, with its proud and alert posture, appears calm and well-cared-for, a testament to the importance of maintaining a healthy workforce in the transportation industry. The gig, a two-wheeled, open-topped cart, is a common mode of transportation for both people and goods during this period. Its simple design and functionality make it an ideal choice for navigating the often rough and uneven terrain of the time. The genuine tea warehouse, with its large, arched windows and imposing entrance, stands as a symbol of the growing tea trade during the 1790s and 1800s. Tea dealers and shop owners would have sourced their tea from various parts of the world, including China, India, and Sri Lanka, and sold it to consumers both locally and further afield. The presence of the horse-drawn gig outside the warehouse underscores the importance of efficient and reliable transportation in the tea trade. The image, dated around 1800, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when horse-drawn transportation and the tea trade were inextricably linked. This scene invites us to imagine the hustle and bustle of the tea trade, the aroma of fresh tea leaves, and the sound of horse hooves on cobblestones.
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