Title
Tuscaloosa Flower Shop
Subject
Tuscaloosa Flower Shop
Tuscaloosa Flower Shoppe
Description
Advertisement in The Tuscaloosa News features Mrs. Roberta Price, daughter of the founders of the Tuscaloosa Flower Shop, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Rogers. The shop was founded in 1921. The advertisement also features a float in Tuscaloosa's 1916 Centennial Parade. Mrs. Price is featured on a "jump Seat."
The text below the float reads: In Tuscaloosa's 1916 Centennial Parade, Mrs. Rogers is pictured on a "jump seat" directly behind Mr. Maxwell at the wheel of the "United Daughters of the Confederacy" Auto/Float. She was active in the business for approximately 40 years. Roberta assumed operation of the shop after the death of her husband, Robert Price in 1966. Robert managed the shop for 21 years. Member of Florist Telegraph Delivery...and always anxious to be of service.
The text below the float reads: In Tuscaloosa's 1916 Centennial Parade, Mrs. Rogers is pictured on a "jump seat" directly behind Mr. Maxwell at the wheel of the "United Daughters of the Confederacy" Auto/Float. She was active in the business for approximately 40 years. Roberta assumed operation of the shop after the death of her husband, Robert Price in 1966. Robert managed the shop for 21 years. Member of Florist Telegraph Delivery...and always anxious to be of service.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa News Archive
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
April 25, 1969
Contributor
Betty Slowe (Description)
Type
Advertisement
Identifier
2602
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Original Format
Advertisement