Poster Print : Fleet of cars, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Chile, South America
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Fleet of cars, Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Chile, South America
Fleet of cars at a company in Tocopilla, in the Antofagasta region, Chile, South America. Possibly company cars of a nitrate firm. Date: circa 1930
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Media ID 14417595
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Antofagasta Chauffeur Chauffeurs Chile Driver Drivers Firm Latin Nitrate Parked Region Watchtower
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Step into the past with our stunningly captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print of a Fleet of Cars in Tocopilla, Antofagasta, Chile, South America. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you back in time to circa 1930. Witness the impressive lineup of cars, believed to be company vehicles of a nitrate firm, evoking the essence of an era long past. Adorn your walls with this intriguing piece of history and transport yourself to a time of nostalgia and adventure.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.5cm (11.9" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, a fleet of cars is parked in a barren landscape, at the edge of the coastal town of Tocopilla in the Antofagasta region of Chile, South America. The year is circa 1930, and the scene exudes an air of quiet industry and progress. The cars, with their gleaming chassis and polished bodies, are likely to have been part of a nitrate firm's transport system, as Tocopilla was a major center for the production of nitrates during the early 20th century. The watchtower in the background, with its conical shape and tall, narrow silhouette, stands sentinel over the scene. It is a reminder of the harsh desert conditions that characterized this part of the world, and the need for constant vigilance against potential threats. The men in the photograph, dressed in hats and long-sleeved shirts, seem to be engaged in a conversation, their faces expressionless and focused. They are likely to have been drivers or chauffeurs, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the fleet. The cars, with their American makes and models, are a striking contrast to the arid, rocky terrain that surrounds them. The photograph captures a moment in time, a snapshot of a bygone era when the automobile was a symbol of modernity and progress. The scene is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who lived and worked in this remote and challenging environment, and the role that transportation played in shaping the economic and social fabric of the region.
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