Rotor
Aerial Photos by 1888 Desk Mat
Long before drones, cameras flew on kites.
What you're wearing
In May 1888 Arthur Batut was taking aerial photographs from a kite over Labruguière, France. Here a silk kite painted with a drone lifts an 1880s box camera. Drawn in the manner of a painted silk kite, dye washes bleeding into the weave and the spars showing through. Full-bleed XL desk mat, 16 x 32 in.
Materials & fit
- Material
- neoprene with a stitched edge (Desk mat), made to order.
Shipping & production
Made to order. Pressed and shipped in the US, with delivery time added on top depending on your destination.
US standard shipping is charged by weight and shown at checkout before you pay. For one item it starts at $4.95 for a tee, $5.09 for a cap, $6.99 for a poster or mug, $8.79 for a hoodie or sweatpants and $10.79 for a desk mat; more items add weight.
Each piece is made to order, so we can’t accept returns for a change of mind or the wrong size — please check the size guide first.
If an item arrives damaged or misprinted, contact us through the contact form within 30 days of delivery with a photo and we’ll arrange a free reprint or refund — no need to send anything back.
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