Truck Towing Float in Thanksgiving Parade | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Truck Towing Float in Thanksgiving Parade

Truck Towing Float in Thanksgiving Parade | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
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.
DESCRIPTION
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.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:98900
Creation Date: 11 25 1976
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
City:Manhattan
County:
State:New York
Collection Name:International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 6Z, box 154, folder 11449
Original Dimensions:35mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Photograph taken for "International Trail" magazine, volume 47, number 1, 1977.
SUBJECTS
Commercial buildings
Clothing and dress
Coats
Costume
Hats
Cities and towns
Sidewalks
Folklore
Land use, Urban
Police
Holidays
Thanksgiving
Crowds
Outdoor photography
Parades
Stores, Retail
Clocks and watches
Streets
Trucks

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