Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. View of a float covered in greenery and carrying a woman dressed as Saint Barbara standing in front of a turreted tower, and a driver, pulled by a team of 4 white horses in the parade for the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in Santa Barbara. Two men ho horseback and in Spanish dress ride on either side of the float. Signs on commercial buildings read: "...Roslyn costumers, Spanish fiesta Costumes...," "Pelian," and "Pianos." Text from negative sleeve: California, Santa Barbara, Fiesta, 1930 Text from newspaper caption: Float Carrying Image of Saint Barbara, Patron Saint of the City [Los Angeles Times, "Santa Barbara Fiesta Revives Days of Spanish Rule in California," 8/8/1930]
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_0799 ark:/21198/zz002db4pt
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No linguistic content
Subject
Festivals--California--Santa Barbara Events Horses--California--Santa Barbara Arts Spectators--California--Santa Barbara Entertainment Floats (Parades)--California--Santa Barbara Parades & processions--California--Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days Fiesta (Santa Barbara, Calif.)
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