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Description
On June 24, 1902, Waterville wrapped up its centennial celebration with a parade. Many of the entries in the parade were floats put together by local businesses. One of these was the Clukey & Libby Company float. The Clukey & Libby Company ran a large department store on Main Street.
According to the 1902 Centennial History of Waterville, "Clukey & Libby Co. had for representation, including twenty-four boys in gray dusters with red advertising umbrellas; a float with twelve young ladies in white and rose sunshades, the team being decorated with 500 poppies and drawn by four gray horses with white harnesses."
About This Item
- Title: Clukey & Libby Company float, 1902
- Creator: Frank B. Sawtelle
- Creation Date: 1902-06-24
- Subject Date: 1902-06-24
- Location: Waterville, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 12 cm x 17.5 cm
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Floats (Parade)
- Parades & processions--Maine--Waterville
- Stores & shops--Maine--Waterville
- Centennial celebrations--Maine--Waterville
- Waterville (Me.)--Centennial celebrations, etc.
- Carts & wagons
- Department stores--Maine--Waterville
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