Neilson-Smith Float in Tuscaloosa Centennial Parade, 1916

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Title

Neilson-Smith Float in Tuscaloosa Centennial Parade, 1916

Subject

Parades
Floats
Centennial of Tuscaloosa (AL)

Description

The Neilson-Smith Shoe Company float in the Tuscaloosa Centennial Parade on May 30, 1916, was composed of "a large shoe mounted on a dray and Mr. Neilson as 'Old Mother Hubbard' sat in the heel of it, complacently smoking a cob pipe, as her children fought for a place in the crowded little home," as described by the Tuscaloosa News on May 30, 1916.

Creator

Turner of Birmingham

Source

Tuscaloosa Public Library

Date

May 30, 1916

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

375

Coverage

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

6 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches