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Early Automobile in Western Georgia

Large crowd surrounding an early automobile with seated passengers beneath trees outdoors.

Crowd gathered around an early automobile during a public appearance in western Georgia.

This photograph documents a public gathering around an early automobile during the Imperial period in Georgia. The image captures local residents, officials, and passengers surrounding the vehicle, reflecting the introduction of modern transportation technologies into regional Georgian society. The exact location remains unconfirmed, though legacy identification associates the scene with Samegrelo or Guria.

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Date
XIX Century
Source
Legacy archive collected by Giorgi Gersamia. Original source institution or photographer unknown.
Attribution
Collection of Giorgi Gersamia
Rights
Rights status unknown - Contact museum
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