Road workers and steam roller

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Road workers and steam roller

Road workers and steam roller Date: 19th century

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Roller

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Step into the past with this image of road workers and a steam roller from the late 19th century, as captured in The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports us back to an era of horse-drawn carriages and the dawn of the motor age. The scene unfolds on a dusty road, where a team of laborers diligently work to repair and improve the infrastructure of their community. In the foreground, a man in a flat cap and work shirt adjusts a wheel on a cart, while another man, wearing a heavy coat and holding a lantern, looks on. In the background, a steam roller, a symbol of modern progress, chugs along the road, its massive wheels leaving a smooth, even surface in their wake. The steam roller, with its intricate machinery and puffs of smoke, is a marvel of engineering from the late Victorian period. Its powerful engine and heavy rollers were essential tools for creating and maintaining the roads that would soon become the lifeblood of transportation networks. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of road workers during the early days of the 20th century. The men's determined expressions and the steam roller's relentless progress speak to the hard work and innovation that shaped the world we know today. With its rich history and captivating details, this image is a must-have for anyone interested in the social, technological, and visual history of the late 19th century.

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