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Not only was there a big banner but each riser of the steps into the Institute were covered with a metal image, reproduced from a photo of one of the artifacts and greatly enlarged, which made a truly impressive advertisement for the exhibit which was one of the finest I have ever had the privilege to see.
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I was a bit stumped for this week’s theme and I’m sure you all will have some wonderful photos which will make me say, why didn’t I think of that? But I’m afraid this is all I could come up with when pressed.
This certainly is a huge advertising banner, inviting you to come right in to the King Tut Exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, which I visited almost two years ago. Click for a better view.
Not only was there a big banner but each riser of the steps into the Institute were covered with a metal image, reproduced from a photo of one of the artifacts and greatly enlarged, which made a truly impressive advertisement for the exhibit which was one of the finest I have ever had the privilege to see.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE
June 5, 2009 at 10:38 am
I think this is a great idea for the theme JMB. I started to look through my archives for the banners that advertise temporary exhibits at the NC museum of art but wasn't sure when I took them so I decided it would be easier to take shots this week. Happy Weekend!
June 5, 2009 at 11:28 am
That's not subtle advertising is it? How nice to have the steps covered like that. Did the ads pull you in?
June 5, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Wow that's a great advert for the exhibition. I didn't go to the exhibition when it was in London but I remember the one at the British Museum in the 70s.. Wonderful!
June 5, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I think you came up with a great take on the theme.I love your photos.
June 5, 2009 at 3:05 pm
Wow! I'd love to see that!
http://lesliesmyers.blogspot.com/2009/06/photohunt-advertisement-for-famous.html
June 5, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Very nice, JMB. I think this Photo Hunt theme challenges us to be creative even while we could go for the obvious — and you've definitely risen to the challenge.
June 5, 2009 at 5:54 pm
love it, such a great catch!
June 5, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I can't help noticing how beautiful the steps are
At least visitors will have a pretty clear idea what you're be expecting inside there!
Happy weekend JMB!
June 5, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Beautiful! My 7yo son said "Egypt" when he saw the second pic
My PH
http://treasurejar.info/2009/06/05/krispy-kreme-chocolate-karnival/
http://teacherjulie.com/2009/06/05/dangerous-billboards-along-the-road/
June 6, 2009 at 12:08 am
Perfect choice for the theme – although I admit to always thinking of the legendary Mrs Grundy each time I hear the words "King Tut"
June 6, 2009 at 12:38 am
Aloha JMB,
Excellent choice-great take for this week's PH theme.
Happy photohunting,
Cindy O
Stop by & visit.
June 6, 2009 at 12:46 am
Wonderful work of art on the steps, by someone. Great pictures too. I think it will pass with honours as an excellent theme.
Love Granny
June 6, 2009 at 2:15 am
Now that is eye catching! Happy weekend, and thank you for visiting mine
June 6, 2009 at 5:25 am
It's a fantastic take on the theme, jmb.
Love those steps!!
June 6, 2009 at 5:58 am
Oh wow, the advertising on the staircase is sooooo cool!
June 6, 2009 at 6:14 am
Would love to see that! Great take on the theme. Those steps are definitely eye-catching.
June 6, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Oh my goodness! I think you did a top job in showing this advertisement! See, some us in other parts of the world, may NEVER get to see that exhibit, so I really appreciated seeing the steps! WOW, that is one large banner! Thanks for visiting my hunt! I always appreciate your visits dear!
June 6, 2009 at 2:29 pm
When 'visiting' Germany Tutankhamun and I were 33 years younger.
That was a fascinating experience.
June 6, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Lovely work. We had a lower key exhibition here in Adelaide. Still interesting however.
June 7, 2009 at 10:09 pm
The steps were a great draw I bet.
Tutankhamun was originally known as Tutankhaten but changed his name after a religious counter revolution.
I think Aean missed a point. Tutankhamun, like another famous name changer Marilyn Monroe, AKA Norma Jeane Mortenson AKA Norma Jeane Baker, or James Byron Dean, will never grow old.
That brings to mind we the same goes for far too many who stormed the beaches of Normandy on 'D' day.
June 8, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Love that on the steps.
June 9, 2009 at 5:17 am
It would be cool to visit this King Tut exhibition. I hope they come to Singapore or else I'll have to fly to USA.
June 9, 2009 at 9:01 am
That is a great form of advertising. I'm fascinated with the steps. They did a remarkable job.
Sorry for the late visit. Enjoy the rest of the week jmb. Take care.