A vintage photograph of a human formation recreating the Statue of Liberty with 9,000 officers and men at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, IA.
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This is a vintage photograph of a remarkable human formation recreating the Statue of Liberty. The image shows a large group of people, estimated at 9,000 officers and men, arranged to form the iconic shape of the Statue of Liberty. They are standing shoulder to shoulder on a grassy field, creating the outline of the statue, including the base, flowing robes, crown, and raised arm holding a torch. The people themselves form the texture and detail of the statue, creating a striking visual effect. In the background, there's a distant view of buildings and a cloudy sky. The photograph has a sepia tone, typical of older images, which adds to its historical feel. In the lower left corner, there's a copyright symbol and the name 'MOLE & THOMAS' along with an address '915 MADISON AVE. CHICAGO, ILL.' In the lower right corner, there's text that reads 'HUMAN STATUE OF LIBERTY 9,000 OFFICERS AND MEN AT CAMP DODGE, DES MOINES, IA. COL. WM. RAYMAN COMMANDING COL. HUGH S. WELLS, DIRECTING'.


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