Strawberry Queen
Title
Strawberry Queen
Description
Black and white image of a young woman in regalia with a sparkly crown, holding a scepter decorated with fake strawberries. Museum records confirm that she is the Strawberry Queen, but give no other information. Washington County held its first Strawberry Festival in 1957, and the first strawberry queen was chosen the following year from a field of six candidates, judged for their 'talent, beauty, and poise.'
Date Created
circa 1958-1960s
Subject
Place
Medium
black-and-white negatives
Identifier
WCMpic_012628
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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Type
Still Image