... I was absolutely in awe when I first saw images by Arthur Mole (around 1917-18), he created them by arranging thousands of people, including military troops, into American patriotic symbols. The symbols could be seen from a bird’s eye perspective and were recognized as support for American’s involvement during World War I. For example, the above Statue of Liberty representation includes 18,000 officers and men at Camp Dodge in Des Moines, Iowa, where Colonel William Newman was commanding and Colonel Rush S. Wells was directing. Amazzzing aren't they? The above framed prints are being reproduced now exclusively through Wisteria~click HERE to purchase.
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... Still in awe I must say...especially the fact that these images were taken almost a century ago! Yup~ without any aid of pixel-generating computer/ Photoshop software. Photographer Arthur Mole (1889-1983) only used his 11 x 14-inch view camera to stage a series of extraordinary mass photographic spectaclessssss...
~XOXO*
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Extremely clever!
Happy Fourth Lenore!
xxx
Very cool.
Happy 4th!
There is no limit to the creative spirit!
Loving your new header, Lenore - Getting lippy comes to (my) mind. Wishing you a wonderful long weekend! xoxo
wow! these really are incredible!! I can't believe how long ago that was!! Happy 4th of July Lenore! :) Have a great day!
wow these are amazing!
love that historical content behind the images! I will have to look into him!
amazing!
xx
callie
Gorgeous post, darling L!
Happy 4th!
xoxox,
CC
fantastic- thanks for sharing.
oh gosh! thats absolutely amazing~!!
Truly amazing thank you for sharing these images, I have never seen them before. Happy 4th of July to YOU!! Kathysue
Lenore,
These are fantastic! Happy 4th to you too! xo
Happy 4th of July! Have a great day!
Oh my gosh! I am also in awe of Arthur Mole. How amazing! Happy Holidays to you!
Rachael
These are really amazing, darling.
Hope you're having a nice celebration.
Blessings xoxoxoxo
Amazing inspires! I'm especially in love with Arthur Mole's work... imagine the work that went into them... Happy 4th to you dear Lenore!
Woah...those are so cool! Happy 4th :)
This is crazy! I love genius people like that and the things they produce. Awesome. Happy 4th!
that is just so so cool!!! i love those last images!! :D
happy 4th of july!
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Have never seen these before! DYING over the cool factor here! Love the new header too btw!
Happy 4th!
xx
wow..those photos are so cool!
happy independence day to you too!
Oh! I love this!!!stumbled on your blog -lovely!!
Cheers, Jesa
That is so fantastic...Happy weekend to you and I hope you are having a wonderful Monday
Kisses,sweetie and I am so glad you made it home!!!Yuppie
I adore those pictures !
Brilliant! Love the simplicity and timelessness of these pictures!
Doesn't life without photoshop seem unfathomable? These images are masterful...
XO
Carly
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this is INCREDIBLE! wow wow WOW!!!!
What a fab post. I want to curl up with a 'cino and a good book in that gorgeous chair!
Awesome lady, you always find the coolest things!!! Happy belated 4th to ya...hope you are enjoying being back home!!
Wow, how completely amazing! They almost look fake until you take a closer look and actually see the faces of all the people!!
Thank you everyone!!
HOW creative :) and that chair is SO inviting!!
WOW this is absolutely amazing! I lOVE!!
What a fantastic chair!!!
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