State Firemen's Convention

Name/Title

State Firemen's Convention

Entry/Object ID

1955.570.001

Description

Print, photographic. State Firemans Convention Parade, Westminster, Junior Order United American Mechanics Float. B/W photo. There is a team of horses wearing blankets with a crest on them and small American flags tucked into their tack. The horses are pulling a large float with four columns. There are children standing on the float. Along the side of the float is Jr. O.U.A.M. and crests on all of the columns. There are six men in long coats posed in front of the horses, eight young men in what appears to be military uniforms and posed next to the men in the long coats. There are people all along the streets watching the parade. There are American flags and bunting decorating the buildings along the street. On a black mat marked "Mitchell' Art Gallery Westminster, Md." On back in black ink "Jr. O.U.A.M. float"; in pencil "Firemans Convention Westminster Harry Koler donor". Overall size 8" x 10"; photo 4.75" x 6.75"

Acquisition

Accession

1955.570

Source or Donor

Koller, John Henry

Acquisition Method

Gift