Name/Title
A panoramic real photo postcard of the Elks Parade, Los Angeles, 1909Entry/Object ID
2013.228.1.1Description
A panoramic real photo postcard of the Elks Parade, Los Angeles, 1909. In the foreground is a horse-drawn float with "Mexico" in flowers on the side and covers on the animals with the word "Mexico" on them. Several men in hooded garb walk alongside and about ten persons in varying Mexican costumes are on the covered vehicle. A band and other floats are further down Broadway, which is lined with throngs of spectators. Portions of buildings, including Bullock's, an Owl Drug Store, a jewelers and others are in view. On the reverse is a printed title for the event, "Midsummer Floral and Allegorical Festival, B.P.O.E., Reunion, Los Angeles, Cal. '09." The unused card has minor soiling, abrasion, and moderate fading to the left of the photo, and yellowing overall. It is in fair condition.
