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Road Toll. 1910: A car stops at the Netteri toll-gate on the Calcutta road
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Road Toll. 1910: A car stops at the Netteri toll-gate on the Calcutta road
1910: A car stops at the Netteri toll-gate on the Calcutta road in North East India. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11806422
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In this print titled "Road Toll (1910)", we are transported back in time to witness a moment frozen in history. The image captures a car coming to a halt at the Netteri toll-gate on the Calcutta road, situated in the enchanting landscapes of North East India. The composition beautifully showcases an intriguing juxtaposition between nature and human-made infrastructure. A majestic tree stands tall beside the gate, its branches reaching out as if guarding the entrance to this bustling thoroughfare. The imposing barrier serves as a reminder of both physical boundaries and societal regulations that governed transportation during that era. It symbolizes how progress was intertwined with rules and order. The vintage automobile parked before us is reminiscent of early 20th-century design, evoking nostalgia for an era when cars were still considered novelties rather than ubiquitous modes of transport. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into an age where roads were less crowded, allowing travelers to appreciate their surroundings more intimately. With Asia's rich cultural heritage serving as its backdrop, this photograph also hints at foreign influences shaping local landscapes through colonial rule or trade routes. It prompts contemplation about historical connections between nations and regions. Through Hulton Archive's lens, we are invited to reflect upon not only the evolution of transportation but also broader themes such as progress, regulation, and cross-cultural encounters – all encapsulated within this single frame from 1910s India.
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