Photograph

Gulfport History Museum

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Name/Title

Photograph

Entry/Object ID

2026.9.10

Description

A color photograph of Yvonne Johnson and Harry Perkins in a replica 1927 Bugatti as part of the Citizens Parade. A sign on the side of the car reads, "City Manager." Yvonne is wearing period costume. The Gulfport Public Library is in the background.

Photograph Details

Subject

Bicentennial Celebration, U.S., 1976

Subject Place

City

Gulfport, FL

Collection

Bicentennial Time Capsule

Acquisition

Accession

2026.9

Source or Donor

City of Gulfport

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Made/Created

Studio

Wilshar Studio

Date made

January 11, 1976

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Location

Reverse

Transcription

Jan. 11, 1976 Everyone had fun at the Citizens Parade - Yvonne Johnson, Councilman + Bicentennial Chairman for the City and Harry Perkins, City Manager try out a replica of a 1927 Bugatti built and owned by George [Larnison].

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Width

5 in

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Update Date

July 21, 2026