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Cast Iron Billet, 1876-77 (woodburytype)
SC28154 Cast Iron Billet, 1876-77 (woodburytype) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 22603632
© Bridgeman Images
Cobbled Driver Edgware Road Omnibus Regent Street Two Men Whip B W Photo Black And White Photograph
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This photograph, titled "Cast Iron Billet, 1876-77" transports us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London. Taken by renowned photographer John Thomson in the late 19th century, this woodburytype print captures a moment frozen in time. The image showcases an urban scene on Regent Street near Edgware Road. The cobbled street provides a textured backdrop as two men stand beside a horse-drawn omnibus. One man appears to be the driver, holding a whip with authority while dressed in traditional Victorian attire. The attention to detail is remarkable; every line etched onto the faces of these men tells its own story. Their expressions hint at their daily struggles and triumphs amidst the rapidly changing cityscape. This photograph not only serves as a historical document but also evokes nostalgia for an era long gone. It offers us a glimpse into the past when transportation relied on horsepower rather than engines fueled by fossil fuels. Preserved within the archives of Victoria & Albert Museum in London, this piece represents Thomson's mastery of photography during his time. Its timeless appeal continues to captivate viewers today, reminding us that even simple moments can hold profound significance when captured through skilled lenswork like Thomson's.
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