Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original photograph depicts the Moving Picture Palace in Dijon, France, captured at night. The image, likely taken in 1918, showcases the illuminated exterior of the theater, providing a glimpse into early 20th-century entertainment culture. The setting is significant as it was during a transformative period for cinema, marking the rise of motion pictures as a popular form of entertainment in France and beyond. Dijon, a city rich in history, was experiencing changes in social life during and after World War I. The Moving Picture Palace symbolizes the growing fascination with cinema during this era, offering residents a venue for leisure and community engagement. It serves as a cultural touchstone, highlighting the shift in entertainment habits that took place in the early years of the 20th century, showcasing how film became an integral part of modern life following the war. Text on the back of the photograph states: "DIJON. MOVING PICTURE PALACE AT NIGHT."
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-30T14:56:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: cinema, nightlife, historical, early film, entertainment
Theme: architecture, movies, cities & towns, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 3.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
