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Newburgh: Living flag, 1909 (gelatin silver photo)
3697609 Newburgh: Living flag, 1909 (gelatin silver photo) by Beals, Jessie Tarbox (1871-1942); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Large flag made by people in different colored outfits standing in rows upon bleachers next to Newburgh City Hall; large crowd of onlookers gather on the ground and in stands nearby. Bunting and flags decorate the buildings and hang suspended from telegraph poles.); eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22971716
© New York Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
Hudson Fulton Celebration 1909
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This gelatin silver photo, titled "Newburgh: Living flag, 1909" captures a remarkable moment in history. Taken by the talented photographer Jessie Tarbox Beals, this print is now part of the esteemed collection at the New-York Historical Society in the USA. The image showcases a large flag created by individuals dressed in vibrant colored outfits standing proudly on bleachers adjacent to Newburgh City Hall. A sea of onlookers fills the ground and stands nearby, creating an electric atmosphere. The buildings are adorned with bunting and flags while telegraph poles suspend additional patriotic decorations. Transporting us back to 1909 during the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, this photograph encapsulates both unity and national pride. It serves as a testament to community spirit as people from different walks of life come together to create something awe-inspiring. Intriguingly composed and expertly captured, this gelatin silver photo allows us to witness a significant historical event through Beals' lens. As we gaze upon it today, we can't help but be drawn into its timeless appeal and marvel at how such moments continue to shape our collective memory. With its rich details and vivid depiction of patriotism, this print reminds us of our shared heritage and inspires reflection on what it means to be part of a larger whole.
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