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First class passengers, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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First class passengers, 1844. Creator: Unknown
First class passengers, 1844. Travellers in a railway carriage. Although comfortable enough, there is little sociability in a first-class carriage on a railway; everybody seems to have an idea that he is the only one who is really entitled, by payment and position, to a seat therein, and so is afraid of compromising his dignity by speaking. There is, consequently, no conversation: the heads of the four corner occupants are usually looking out of the windows, and the centre ones looking at each other. By the same rule, however, that you rarely see a pretty woman in an omnibus, so you scarcely meet with ordinary ones in a first-class carriage. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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This print captures a snapshot of first-class passengers in 1844, taken by an unknown creator. The image depicts the interior of a railway carriage, where comfort is evident but sociability seems to be lacking. Each passenger appears to believe that they are the only one entitled to their seat due to payment and position, resulting in a reluctance to engage in conversation for fear of compromising their dignity. The four corner occupants can be seen gazing out of the windows, while those seated in the center direct their attention towards each other. This lack of interaction creates an atmosphere void of conversation and connection. Interestingly, this phenomenon parallels another social observation - just as pretty women are rarely spotted on omnibuses, ordinary women seem scarce within these first-class carriages. Taken from "Illustrated London News" in 1844, this engraving offers us a glimpse into the mindset and behavior prevalent among passengers during that era. It reflects both the humor and caricatured nature often found within British society at that time. As we examine this intriguing piece captured by an unknown artist, it serves as a reminder of how public transport has evolved over time. From its humble beginnings depicted here to our modern-day transportation systems, it prompts us to reflect upon our own experiences with travel and how societal norms have shifted throughout history.
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