Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

1918 in Color: Be Prepared

Shorpy always has great photos. You can spent way too much time digging through finding gems like this. The photo below is a scene replicating Joseph Leyendecker’s BSA Liberty Loan poster for bonds during World War I. Gotta love these colorized photos, though it’s not as good as the Lincoln or Lindbergh photos.

Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "Robert Hall, group." in color

Washington, D.C., circa 1918. “Robert Hall, group.” in color

And take a look at the original black and white.

Washington, D.C., circa 1918. "Robert Hall, group."

Washington, D.C., circa 1918. “Robert Hall, group.”

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  • Lifer

    Oh I’m a gaste — Kid playing with a very large knife. He could put somones eye out.

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