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Photograph caption dated January 2, 1959 reads, "Fairyland Queen - Thousands of vanda orchids, 6,000 roses and countless white narcissus blossoms grace Glendale's official Rose Parade float entry, depicting 'Queen of Fantasy' ruling over her fairyland from sedan chair. In foreground is beautiful bird of fantasy. This float was chosen the sweepstakes winner of the 1959 Parade of Roses. Glendale has been prominent in parade many years." See images 00155619 through 00155624 for all photos in this series.
Tournament of Roses Association Tournament of Roses Parade floats--Designs and plans Parade floats--Models Parade floats--Awards Parade floats Parades Award winners Flowers Young women Spectators Streets Pasadena (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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