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The roller coaster at Belleville, 1812
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The roller coaster at Belleville, 1812
The roller coaster at Belleville with its five cars riding a distance of 600 feet in 9 or 10 seconds. A fashionable woman in plumed bonnet, shawl and parasol watches from the terrace. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesangeres Le Bon Genre, Paris, 1817
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Media ID 23194582
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Belleville Bonnet Genre Mesangere Montagne Montagnes Parasol Pierre Pleasure Plumed Rollercoaster Russes Satirical Shawl Terrace Theme Tracks Fashionable
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This hand-colored engraving, titled "Montagne Artificielle de Belleville," or "Artificial Mountain of Belleville," showcases an early rendition of a roller coaster that graced the Pleasure Gardens of Belleville in Paris during the early 19th century. The roller coaster, a marvel of engineering at the time, boasted a distance of 600 feet and propelled its five cars from 0 to 15 miles per hour in just 9 or 10 seconds. The image, published by Pierre de la Mesangere in his collection "Le Bon Genre" in 1817, offers a glimpse into the past as it transports us back to an era of elegance and leisure. A fashionable woman, dressed in the height of early 19th-century style, watches the thrilling ride from the terrace. She dons a plumed bonnet, a shawl draped over her shoulders, and holds a parasol protectively against the sun. The woman's serene expression and the tranquil setting contrast sharply with the exhilarating experience that unfolds before her. Belleville's roller coaster, a precursor to modern theme parks, was a symbol of pleasure and entertainment for the Parisian elite. The enchanting scene depicted in this print serves as a testament to the allure and appeal of amusement parks throughout history. The intricate details in the hand-colored engraving bring the image to life, allowing us to experience a moment in time long past.
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