New Orleans, La. : cotton float [hand colored]


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Other Identifiers:
dams:154858 and MSS1218_B068_I150
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.69 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: New Orleans, La. Cotton float; Verso: Cotton float. Among the sights along the streets and wharves at New Orleans are the huge drays used in carting cotton, called cotton floats. They are very heavy and have no sides, so as to better facilitate the handling of the bales, which are piled high one above the other. They are also used during Mardi Gras as foundations for the magnificient floats in the street parade. Printed in Germany. Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series no. 2475, New Orleans, La. Art publishers to their majesties the king and queen. Post card. (For address only). RTS Artistic Series trademark
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About This Item
Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Extent / Dimensions:
03.79 x 05.69 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: New Orleans, La. Cotton float; Verso: Cotton float. Among the sights along the streets and wharves at New Orleans are the huge drays used in carting cotton, called cotton floats. They are very heavy and have no sides, so as to better facilitate the handling of the bales, which are piled high one above the other. They are also used during Mardi Gras as foundations for the magnificient floats in the street parade. Printed in Germany. Raphael Tuck & Sons' Post Card Series no. 2475, New Orleans, La. Art publishers to their majesties the king and queen. Post card. (For address only). RTS Artistic Series trademark
Subjects / Keywords
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
dams:154858 and MSS1218_B068_I150
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 68
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu