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Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel
Black and white lantern slide of a sledge/carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection. In 1848 Major Buckley invented the bullock cart (carro de bois), a sled with a canopy and basket chairs, pulled by strong young oxen. The sled runners went more easily over Funchals sharp cobbles than did wheels. The bullock carts were banned in the 1980s because they held up traffic. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14172744
© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1848 Atlantic Banned Bois Buckley Bullock Canopy Carro Carts Chairs Cobbles Easily Invented Madeira Major Oxen Pair Portugal Portuguese Pulled Runners Sharp Sled Slides Strong Wheels
10"x10" Photo Print
Experience the timeless charm of yesteryears with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating black and white image, "Visit to Madeira - Road to the Hotel," showcases a traditional sledge or carriage (carro de bois) being pulled up a hill by a pair of oxen. This evocative lantern slide, sourced from the Boswell Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the scenic beauty and rustic allure of Madeira Island in the late 19th century. Elevate your home or office décor with this stunning, rights-managed print, and let the story of this enchanting destination unfold before your eyes.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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This black and white lantern slide depicts a traditional carro de bois, or bullock cart, making its way up a steep hill in Madeira, Portugal during the late 1890s. The oxen, with their powerful muscles straining, pull the sledge with ease over the sharp cobblestones, which were notoriously difficult for wheeled vehicles. The invention of the carro de bois in 1848 by Major Buckley revolutionized transportation on the island, providing a more comfortable and efficient means of travel than the previous methods. The sled features a canopy and basket chairs, offering passengers a respite from the sun and a chance to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the lush greenery that Madeira is famous for. However, as the 20th century approached, the bullock carts were eventually banned in the 1980s due to their traffic congestion and the increasing popularity of motorized vehicles. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel in Madeira was a more leisurely and rustic experience.
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