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Full of Hot Air

‎Posted November 25, 2009 in . Tagged with .

This made the rounds last Thanksgiving, but well worth a re-post. HERE's a preview of a book documenting the wonderful history of the Macy's parade and the amazing balloon designs of Tony Sarg. Though the early designs were a little more simplified than the modern balloons, these beat the pants off Elmo any day. Click through the slide-show for more images.

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bandk, on 02/22/10

this is so awesome.
the vintage look of the balloons is gorgeous!

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