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Overweight people causing consternation for Berlin cabbies
A rather plump couple - the man weighing 674lb (aged 28) and the girl 367lb (aged 22) - embark on a cab ride in Berlin. The caption accompanying this picture explains that the weighty pair took some hours before they could bribe a driver plucky enough to convey them to the station! Date: 1912
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Berlin Cabs Mar17 Obese Obesity Overweight Plump Unusual Weight Weighty Tubby
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph from 1912, a rather plump couple, both in their twenties, embark on a cab ride in the bustling streets of Berlin, Germany. The man, tipping the scales at an astonishing 674lb (approximately 305kg), and the woman, weighing 367lb (approximately 166kg), caused quite a stir among the city's cabbies. The image captures the moment of their cab ride, with the man's expansive frame spilling over the seat and the woman's bulky silhouette filling the backseat. Their expressions are calm and untroubled, as if this was a routine errand, while the cab driver looks on with a mixture of consternation and resignation. Despite their considerable size, the weighty pair were determined to make their way to the train station, but it took them several hours to find a cab driver plucky enough to take them on. The unusual request must have been a challenge for the cab company, which likely had strict weight limits in place. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, highlighting the challenges and prejudices faced by people with obesity during a time when such conditions were less understood and more stigmatized. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of empathy, acceptance, and understanding towards individuals with unique circumstances. This image is part of the extensive collection of historical photographs available at Mary Evans Prints Online, and is not to be used for commercial purposes without proper clearance.
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