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Truck Towing Float in Thanksgiving Parade



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Title: Truck Towing Float in Thanksgiving Parade
Description: Color photo of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Macy's storefront can be seen in the background. A red and white International Harvester Scout 4x4 truck is towing a float. On the float a woman wearing a black cape and pointed black "witch cap" is seated on a multi-colored horse, with another horse and children in colorful costumes arranged around her. A woman in white pants, red jacket, dark blue tri-corner hat, and white gloves with blue trim is walking beside the Scout. Spectators with yellow balloons and uniformed police officers are watching from the sidewalk.

Image ID: 98900
Creation
Date: 		November 25, 1976 
Creator
Name: 		International Harvester Company
City, State: Manhattan, New York
Collection
Name: 		McCormick - International Harvester
Genre: Photographs
Additional
Information: 		Photograph taken for "International Trail" magazine, volume 47, number 1, 1977.
Subjects: Cities and towns
Folklore
Thanksgiving
Clocks and watches
Hats
Commercial buildings
Parades
Stores, Retail
Trucks
Police
Holidays
Crowds
Outdoor photography
Costume
Clothing and dress
Land use, Urban
Sidewalks
Streets
Coats
 

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Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society.
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