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Car speedometer with gauge, 1911
Filename: 955_08_20004897.jpg
Size: 3900 x 4306 (1.8MB)
Date: 18th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Author: Dave Rudkin
Source: Universal Images Group
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
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Car speedometer with gauge, 1911
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Media ID 9594303
© Dorling Kindersley/UIG
1911 Accuracy Control Gauge Innovation Western Script Speedometer
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print transports us back to the year 1911, a time when innovation and control were paramount in the world of automobiles. In this studio shot against a pristine white background, we are presented with a single object that symbolizes both accuracy and progress: a car speedometer with gauge. The vertical composition of the image allows our eyes to focus solely on this remarkable invention. Its intricate design showcases the craftsmanship of an era long gone, where attention to detail was valued above all else. The speedometer's elegant Western script adds an air of sophistication, reminding us that even in the past, functionality could be aesthetically pleasing. As we gaze at this relic from history, we can almost hear the hum of early automobile engines and feel the excitement surrounding their rapid development. This speedometer represents more than just a measurement tool; it embodies mankind's relentless pursuit for advancement and mastery over technology. With no people present in the frame, our imagination is free to wander through time as we contemplate how far we have come since 1911. Dave Rudkin's skillful capture preserves not only an object but also an entire era within its borders. It serves as a reminder that every step forward is built upon those who dared to push boundaries before us. In this photograph by Universal Images Group (UIG), nostalgia blends seamlessly with admiration for human ingenuity – making it impossible not to appreciate both the beauty and significance encapsulated within this simple yet profound image.
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