Gentleman in his zebra-drawn carriage,

1913

🚋🦓 This surreal image from 1913 captures a striking juxtaposition of Edwardian London: a well-dressed gentleman proudly parades through the city in a zebra-drawn carriage, while trams and early motorcars bustle through the streets behind him. The setting, with visible signage for “Quin & Axtens” (a well-known department store chain), places the scene near Elephant & Castle, an emerging commercial hub of the time.

📰 Curious London Sight
Although not common, exotic animals like zebras were occasionally used by aristocrats to draw attention, reflecting a mix of wealth, eccentricity, and colonial influence.

📅 Historical Footnote
In the same year, 1913, the Suffragette movement was gaining momentum across the UK, and the Royal Navy was expanding in anticipation of a European conflict that would erupt the following year into World War I.

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Contributed by JOSE M LOPEZ on March 31, 2025

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