Stanton holds the ribbon with his left hand and the scissors with his right. Jewel and Mary Jean stand on either side of him, also holding the ribbon, while Mitchell and Jeffrey stand on either side of the women, both men holding bottles tied with ribbons. There are other people observing the cutting behind the group.
California Highway Commissioner Philip A. Stanton, back to camera, cutting ribbon, with Miss Anaheim, Jewel Cawthon, and Miss Newport, Mary Jean Mason, both in light dresses and hats, looking on, with about 3 other people in background
