Observation Balloon on Fire, Poignant Annotated Photo of Photo, WWI Real Photo Postcard handmade wooden small shelf This striking vase is a

This striking vase is a quintessential example of the mid-century work of Andersen Design Studio

as the wood on the arm is darker and smooth--really beautiful--I'd guess from dipping in grease

and perhaps that is the year it was purchased rather than the year it was taken

About half the size of the 12 ounce beer can it represents: 3 1/2" t x 2 1/16" in diameter

Observation Balloon on Fire, Poignant Annotated Photo of Photo, WWI Real Photo Postcard handmade wooden small shelf This striking vase is aThe striking image here I believe is specifically of a German observation balloon being attacked by British planes during WWI poetically described in the handwritten annotation on this real photo postcard as "Observation balloon on fire." It is of course the dramatic, potent image itself that drew me to this, but I also find it quite evocative metaphorically (living in a surveillance state as we do) and looking closely one can see this is actually a