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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated January 1, 1958 reads "'Dream Garden' in Oriental setting won grand prize for Standard Oil Company of California in Rose parade. Trophy goes to most beautiful commercial entry. Arched bridges at front and rear of float with pompom railings lead into individual rose gardens. Lacy vari-colored butterfly with eight-foot wingspread hovers over front garden. Japanese girl kneeled before table in pagoda performing ancient Japanese art of flower arranging." See image 00155413 for additional photo in this series.
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