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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph dated January 1, 1956 shows Glendale's Tournament of Roses entry, 'Easter Basket,' which won first prize in its class. Animated bunny was made of white carnation petals perched atop an eggshell carriage decorated in thousands of pompoms. Mr. Bunny guarded many brightly colored eggs. He cast glances from side to side as he drove family of ducks down pink rose-covered path. Background of float was made up of 20,00 lavender blossoms.; See images #00144259 through #00144264 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Tournament of Roses Parades--California--Pasadena Parade floats--California--Pasadena Spectators--California--Pasadena Streets--California--Pasadena Pasadena (Calif.) Night photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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