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Elephant parade float

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a parade float in the shape of an elephant with a raised trunk. It is completely made of flowers, and includes a smaller elephant on the left side of the frame. In front of the flat, a man in a suit is faced away from the camera. Written on the negative is "50-495." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501).

Woman on elephant float

Photograph of a woman on an elephant float from the 1950 Portland Rose Festival holding a ribbon award and looking at the camera. The float is made entirely from flowers. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501, PGE 50-502.3).

Portland Rose Festival Float with large ski jump structure

Photograph showing a flower adorned float at the 1951 Portland Rose Festival at Multnomah Stadium, with the large wooden ski jump structure in the background (at 155 feet high, the structure was built to celebrate the upcoming 1952 Oslo Winter Olympic Games). Two women in large flower skirts and a man in a tuxedo can be seen on the float in the center, while another float with a 4-H logo can be seen to the right. Extensive scaffolding can be seen under the ski jump.

Woman with Valentine’s Day Flowers

An unidentified woman looking downward at a flower corsage, taken for a Valentine’s Day spot. She wears jewelry and a pleated dress. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 10, 1952 (negative 7 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eleanora Kimball and flowers at shrub show

Eleanora Kimball with flowers at the Oregon Journal’s annual Shrub and Garden Furnishings show in Portland. She sits next to a group of daffodils and smiles at the camera. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 6, 1952 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Man stands in yard, circa 1905

A man stands in the yard of a house. He looks at the camera. Flowers grow up the side of a building behind him. This man is also portrayed in OrgLot1417_053 and in the background of OrgLot1417_047. A person in the background has been crossed out by scratches made on the negative.

Mrs. Peter Kerr Suburban Garden, Portland, Oregon

A hand-colored lantern slide depicting a rock wall covered with blooming yellow, purple, and white plants in the Kerr Gardens. A covered patio and rocking chairs are visible on the right side. The slide caption reads, "Mrs. Peter Kerr suburban garden."

Stephenson, George C., 1866-1940

Consolidated Ticket Office - Portland, Oregon

Photograph of a long counter at the Consolidated Ticket Office of the SP&S Railroad. The lobby is empty and there are several flower bouquets displayed throughout the room. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Consolidated Ticket Office. Opening April 2, 1928." Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Hillside Terrace, Mr. & Mrs. H. F. Cabell

A hand-colored lantern slide of a brick hillside terrace. Various trees, shrubs, and flowers are visible throughout the space. There are brick steps leading up the terrace. The slide caption reads, "Hillside Terrace, Mr. & Mrs. H. F. Cabell."

Stephenson, George C., 1866-1940

Silene californicum

A hand-colored lantern slide depicting Silene californica. The flowers are red with yellow centers. The slide caption reads, "Silene californicum."

Stephenson, George C., 1866-1940

Woman on elephant float

Photograph of a woman on an elephant float at the 1950 Portland Rose Festival receiving a ribbon prize from a man reaching up from the ground. The woman is wearing a bathing suit and is looking down towards the man. In the background, the seating for Multnomah Stadium can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-501." (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500).

Woman on elephant float

Photograph of a woman on an elephant float from the 1950 Portland Rose Festival holding a ribbon award and looking at the camera. The float is made entirely from flowers. (Image note: see related images PGE 50-495, PGE 50-500, PGE 50-501, PGE 50-502.2).

Portland Rose Festival float with women in flower dresses

Photograph showing a float at the Portland Rose Festival with four women in large skirts made up of flowers. In the background is a large clown float, and the stands at Multnomah Stadium (now known as Providence Park). Written on the side of the first float is "First P" (second word cut off by the frame). Written on the negative is "51-873."

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