Detail View: DEG: DeGregario Collection: George Washington Centennial, Civic & Industrial Parade May 1, 1889
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Identifier:
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deg_47
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Title:
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George Washington Centennial, Civic & Industrial Parade May 1, 1889
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Subject:
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Parades
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Description:
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Looking north on 5th Avenue from 32nd Street. Huge crowds on both sides of street, hanging out of windows and perched on roof of flag-festooned buildings. At far right a sign "178…[1789-1889?] can be seen. Marchers are led by top-hatted man on horse."
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Description:
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"Men with banners, a huge globe [New York World Newspaper Float] being hauled by men and boys carrying signs: "First in Enterprise", "…of the people," "The World Moves On." Other marching units follow. [Umbrellas in crowd are probably used as parasols.]
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Date:
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May 1, 1889
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Decade:
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1880-1889
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Type:
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Image
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Format:
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Lantern Slide
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Format:
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3 1/4 by 4 inches
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Source:
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Private donation from Mr. & Mrs. Felice DeGregario
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Coverage:
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New York
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Notes:
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Lantern slide collection probably originated with the New York Camera Club. All listed photographers were members.
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