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Seaside donkey pulling a car across Block Island beach, USA
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Seaside donkey pulling a car across Block Island beach, USA
A superb photographic postcard showing a Seaside donkey pulling (a pretty stuck-looking!) car acoss a sandy beach at Block Island, an island in the US state of Rhode Island located in Block Island Sound approximately 9 miles south of the mainland and 14 miles east of Montauk Point, Long Island, New York, named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block. Date: circa 1906
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
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Step back in time with this photograph of a Seaside donkey diligently pulling a car through the soft sands of Block Island's picturesque beach. Circa 1906, this postcard image transports us to the early 1900s, an era when animal power ruled the roads less traveled. Block Island, a charming island located in the Rhode Island state of the United States, is nestled in Block Island Sound, approximately 9 miles south of the mainland and 14 miles east of Montauk Point, Long Island, New York. Named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block, this idyllic haven has long been a favorite escape for visitors seeking tranquility and natural beauty. In this remarkable scene, two sisters or friends, dressed in turn-of-the-century attire, watch with amusement as their car, seemingly stuck or bogged down in the sand, is being rescued by a determined donkey. The donkey, with its strong, sturdy frame and unwavering determination, expertly steers the car, its powerful legs pushing against the sand with every step. The car, with its large, round wheels and simple design, appears to be a relic of the past, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the time. The donkey, with its unyielding spirit, embodies the resilience and adaptability of the island's inhabitants, who relied on the land and its creatures to navigate the challenges of everyday life. This photograph, captured by Grenville Collins, offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the simple pleasures of life were savored, and the bond between man and animal was a source of strength and inspiration. A truly enchanting moment frozen in time, this image is a must-have for anyone with a love for history, nostalgia, or the natural beauty of the American coastline.
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