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Sunflower Carnival

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Call NumberP-2378CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateAugust, 1897SummaryMen sit on the Elks' covered parade float on Cascade Avenue, part of the Flower Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The float is decorated with flowers and bunting. The sides and front read: "B. P. O. E.". The float is hitched to a team of horses. Two men walk near the horses. One man wears a fez and eastern Mediterranean clothes.Physical Description1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectElks (Fraternal order)--Public relationsColorado Springs (Colo.)Festivals--Colorado--Colorado SpringsFloats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado SpringsFraternal organizations--Colorado--Colorado SpringsParades--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGeographic AreaColorado Springs (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172378Type of MaterialNitrate negativesOriginal Material Found in CollectionC Photo Collection 37. H. S. Poley collection.NotesCondition: nitrate negative curled and emulsion chipping on edges. Title supplied. Written on nitrate negative: "56". R7001723782

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