Above the Crowd a4qpa – Antique Print
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Description
Few images capture their era like this historic image of Above the Crowd a4qpa. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Above the Crowd a4qpa
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Above the Crowd" points to a balloon rising over a gathering, a scene that drew large audiences to fairs and exhibitions in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Ascensions were popular public spectacles, and organizers often staged them to attract paying crowds. Photographers were drawn to the contrast between the massive envelope overhead and the upturned faces below, which made balloons a recurring theme in pictorial collections. The record does not name the location or date, so the picture is best read as a snapshot of that enthusiasm for flight.
| Original scan | 3,008 × 2,000 px · prints to 10 × 7 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 273108378_077cbf4225_o Above the Crowd a4qpa |
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