Parade of Products Celery Float
ClassificationsPhotographs
Datec. 1906
Place DepictedSanta Ana, California, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Dimensions5 × 7 in. (12.7 × 17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Lucy Lockett
Object number17424
DescriptionPhotograph of a float from Santa Ana's Parade of Products, likely taken around 1906. The float is drawn by 4 horses and loaded with a large model of a head of celery. Two men on the seat, 7 children (unidentified) among crates. Banner on left rear corner reads: We produce more than balance of U.S. Banner on left front corner reads: Celery. 5700 acres. 300 car loads. Value $75,000.This Santa Ana celery float was a part of the Parade of Products which was first held in conjunction with the Orange County Fair in 1906. The parade was created to display the wealth of products produced in Orange County, a Queen was chosen each year, and prizes were awarded for livestock, produce, and homemade goods. To this day, the OC Fair continues this tradition by featuring a wide array of products for sale by individual vendors in sections of the fairgrounds named Carnival of Products, Parade of Products, and Festival of Products.
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early 20th Century
1906-1911
1906-1911
Early 20th Century
