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A view of a celebratory carriage honoring the Cape Cod Canal

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  • Photography

Date

undated

GUSN

GUSN-290684

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A black-and-white view of a decorative carriage celebrating the Cape Cod Canal. The image shows a horse wearing a banner that reads, "Splash!!! There Goes Another." The horse is pulling a carriage full of women dressed up in floral outfits as well as a man dressed up in a suit and top hat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

canals
horses (equipment)
top hats
carriages (vehicles)
celebrations
photographs

Physical Description

1 black and white photograph; 4.5 x 3.5 inches

Collection Code

MS028

Collection Name

Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal collection

Date of Acquisition

2012

Reference Code

MS028.04.012.005

Places

Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts) [canal]

Record Details

Material Type

photographs

Description Level

Item

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