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Sunflower Carnival

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Call NumberP-2382CreatorPoley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)DateAugust, 1897SummaryMailmen walk near and sit in a box-shaped covered float decorated with possibly a taxidermy eagle, U. S. flags, streamers, and flowers on Cascade Avenue, part Flower Carnival, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The sides of the float read: "Colorado Springs, Colo Aug 19 3 p. m.". The front of the float reads: "U. S." The float is hitched to a team of four horses. The mailmen carry mailbags.Physical Description1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 in.)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Post Office (Colorado Springs, Colo.)--Public relationsColorado Springs (Colo.)Festivals--Colorado--Colorado SpringsFloats (Parades)--Colorado--Colorado SpringsLetter carriers--Colorado--Colorado SpringsParades--Colorado--Colorado SpringsGeographic AreaColorado Springs (Colo.)CollectionPhotographs - Western HistoryRelated MaterialImage File: ZZR700172382Type 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: "35". R7001723821

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