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"A Sea of Sand" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Description:
The "A Sea of Sand" float was preceded by 4 thoroughbred Arabian horses and two camels, "ships of the desert." In addition to its title, the float also bears the floral sign "The Dessert Playground." A woman in a bathing suit stands on the float, braving the rain. The float was entered by the city of Palm Springs. The float is seen is seen passing the Goodhue Flagpole in the center of the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Date:
January 1, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
"A Sea of Sand" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934

Armistice Day observance, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:
Probably related to Los Angeles Times article, November 8, 1931, Minute of Memory Caps Armistice Day Program, All City to Pause in Silent Token of Respect to Fallen Heroes of War at 11 a.m. … Presentation of stand of colors to Legion of Valor … by Senator Shortridge. … unit will be commanded by Frank J. Irwin, a D.S.C. man and former National Commander of the Disabled American Veterans …
Date:
1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Armistice Day observance, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, 1931

Model Priscilla Lawson and two other women, Times fashion show, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:
Priscilla Lawson, in dress, coat, and hat with flowers, holding gloves, and two other women, probably models, one in dress, fur stole, and hat with feathers, one in dotted dress and hat with veil, all standing in hallway. The fachion show took place in the Los Angeles Times building on 202 West 1st Street, most likely inside what is now the Harry Chandler Auditorium. Two pieces of paper tacked onto the doors behind the models contain the names of department stores (?) and motion picture studios: on L: "[Br]oadway..." and on R:" 20th Century-Fox, R-K-O, Warner Bros, Universal, M-G-M, United Artists, Walter Wanger."
Date:
1936
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Model Priscilla Lawson and two other women, Times fashion show, Los Angeles, 1936

Pasadena Clearinghouse float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1931

Description:
Pasadena Clearinghouse float with cornupocias spilling flowers and the word "Banks" written in flowers on the side. Two girls can be seen ringing New Years bells with the hat of a third girl just visible. The float is probably near the intersection of Orange Grove Blvd. and Colorado Blvd.
Date:
January 1, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections
Pasadena Clearinghouse float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1931