Washington County Sheriff's Posse on parade
Title
Washington County Sheriff's Posse on parade
Description
Black and white image of a group of horseback riders riding in rows down a city street while crowds look on from either side of the pavement. The riders wear uniforms consisting of light-colored shirts with dark neckties, dark pants with side stripes, and campaign-style hats. Museum records identify this event as the 1946 Rose Festival parade. According to the Oregonian newspaper, this was the first year that western-style riders and horsemanship demonstrations were included in the Rose Festival festivities.
[back] [pen] Portland Rose Festival, 1946. [stamp] Photo-Art Commercial Stocks. 420 S. W. Washington St., Portland 4, Oregon. [illegible] Important: Record this number [pencil] R11621 - 20. To avoid delay in securing duplicates use number above to identify this photo.
Creator
Unknown photographer, Photo Art Commercial Studios, Portland, Oregon
Date Created
circa 1946
Subject
Horses
Horsemanship
Western riding
Festivals
Volunteer workers in law enforcement
Parades
Law Enforcement & Intelligence
Arts & Entertainment (General)
Place
Portland, Oregon
Medium
gelatin silver prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_013781
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image