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.
Date Created
circa 1946
Subject
Place
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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Type
Still Image