Vis-à-vis (carriage)

Nowadays, Vis-à-vis (carriage) is a topic that has gained great relevance in today's society. Its impact transcends borders and covers different aspects of daily life. That is why it is necessary to analyze in detail the different angles and perspectives that Vis-à-vis (carriage) offers, since its influence is palpable in various areas, from politics to popular culture. In this article, we will delve into the world of Vis-à-vis (carriage) to better understand its importance and how it affects people in their daily lives. This analysis will allow us to have a broader and more complete vision of Vis-à-vis (carriage) and its impact on the current world.

Historical vis-à-vis carriage

A vis-à-vis is a carriage in which the passengers sit face to face with the front passengers facing rearward and the rear passengers facing forward. The term comes from the French vis-à-vis, meaning face to face.: 28 

These carriages are still commonly made by Amish carriage makers in the midwestern United States.[citation needed] Also in the Western world, the vis-a-vis is the most common type of carriage style used to cart tourists and leisure seekers in downtown urban settings.

Passengers sit back-to-back on dos-à-dos carriages.

Examples

The following types of carriage had vis-à-vis seating:

Automobiles

1902 Test & Moret Vis-à-vis

There were vis-à-vis automobiles in the early history of motoring.: 28  These were driven from the forward-facing rear seat, with front passengers sitting ahead of the steering controls and facing the driver.: 28  Passengers in the front seat would obstruct the vision of the driver in the rear seat, and the style fell out of favour before 1905.: 27-28 

See also

References

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