Wednesday, April 11, 2012

U is for Under Water!


U is for Under Water!

Another page from the 1930's art scrapbook from the hand of a young lady long ago!

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20 comments:

  1. JudieApril 11, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    His thumb in the dike! What a great story that is, Coralie!!

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  2. PatApril 11, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Remembering that story from long ago...

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  3. Vicki/JakeApril 11, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Maybe this is where 'Thumbs Up' came from:)

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  4. Erika April 11, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    We used to drive through an underwater tunnel that my dad just told me was recently filled. This picture reminds me of my fear of being in that tunnel and knowing all of that water was all around us.

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  5. MillieApril 11, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    What a beautiful picture. I just love these vintage pictures that you share.

    Teresa from Eden Hills

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  6. Always LearningApril 11, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    So cute! Kinda makes me think of us trying to solve the world's problems...impossible!:)

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  7. UnknownApril 11, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    Wow pretty interesting. I love the colors!

    Letter U

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  8. LaurieApril 11, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    I remember my mother telling the story of the little dutch boy who plugged the dam with his finger. Great illustration Coralie,

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  9. BluMoonApril 12, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Hi Coralie, I haven't been on for the longest time, missed seeing your wonderful posts.
    I remember this story from long ago when I was just a child.
    Jackie

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  10. SeaThreePeeOApril 12, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    I remember this story. Fantastic post.

    Herding Cats

    http://seathreepeeo.blogspot.com

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  11. Jackie McGuinnessApril 12, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday for the first time.
    Great post for the letter U.

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  12. RizziApril 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    HI CORALIE, I REMEMBER THIS STORY...THE LITTLE DUTCH BOY PUTTING HIS THUMB IN THE DIKE AND SAVING THE TOWN.
    I USED TO HAVE THE BOOK.....LOVE YOUR HEADER....MY GRANDDAUGHTERS WOULD JUST LOVE IT TOO....KNOWING THEIR LOVE FOR HORSES.....HAVE A GREAT DAY.....RIZZI

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  13. Susan AndersonApril 12, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    I always loved that story...

    =)

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  14. AnonymousApril 12, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I am so glad he was there to hold it back.

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  15. LmkazmierczakApril 12, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    And is it a water color? Nicely done♫♪

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  16. To the Toy Box and BeyondApril 12, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    lovely picture

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  17. EG CameraGirlApril 12, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I remember that story! Cool!

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  18. Cheryl D.April 14, 2012 at 1:42 AM

    I always felt bad for the poor boy!

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  19. JennyApril 16, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    This painting tells such an amazing story...

    Unbelievable artwork!

    Great post for the letter "U"!

    Thanks for linking.

    A+

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  20. {Bellamere Cottage}April 17, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Great contribution to "U"... and the photo is just great.

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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