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Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
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Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Taxi cab with gas-bag device on specially fitted roof, 1914-1918, (1935). During the War years there was an acute petrol shortage and all types of motor conveyances had to resort to the " gas-bag". From " The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures". [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1935]
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Media ID 19126214
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Cab Driver Cabbie Contraption Fuel Innovation Odhams Press Ltd Taxi Taxi Cab Taxi Driver The Silver Jubilee Book Fuel Crisis
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This print captures a unique solution to the petrol shortage during the tumultuous years of World War I. Taken between 1914 and 1918, but published in 1935, it showcases a taxi cab with an extraordinary gas-bag device fitted on its roof. In this era of innovation and resourcefulness, all types of motor conveyances had to adapt to survive. The image transports us back to a time when fuel-saving measures were paramount. The concept behind this contraption was simple yet ingenious - by utilizing a gas-bag container on top of the cab, drivers could store additional fuel for their journeys. The unknown creator's lens immortalizes this unusual sight, highlighting both the creativity and necessity that arose from war-induced scarcity. A lone cabbie stands proudly beside his vehicle, embodying the resilience and adaptability of British citizens during these challenging times. This monochrome snapshot not only serves as historical documentation but also evokes emotions tied to an era defined by conflict and ingenuity. Published in "The Silver Jubilee Book - The Story of 25 Eventful Years in Pictures" by Odhams Press Ltd. , London in 1935, this photograph is a testament to human determination amidst adversity. It reminds us that even in times of crisis, individuals can find innovative solutions that shape our world for generations to come.
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