A woman, identified as Queen Dorothy of the Portland Rose Festival sits in an elaborately detailed carriage. She is dressed in a gown with frills, a tiara, and holds a scepter. The carriage has detailed carvings of plants, flowers, and tassels on its surface. On top of its roof is an object in the shape of a crown. Attached to the front and rear of the carriage are pairs of winged figures that hold horns to their mouth. The carriage is located in an arena with covered grandstands visible in the background. A small tower topped with a flag attached to a flagpole is situated in front of the grandstand.
Five individuals pose on a float decorated for the Rose Festival parade. A woman on the far right side of the float is seated in a chair with a tall back that is raised on a platform. Two cherubs hold a crown attached to the pointed back of the chair. A tall architectural structure with a marble finish, columns, and detailed eaves is visible directly behind the cherubs. The seated woman is dressed in a flowing gown and wears a crown and flowers in her hair. In front of the lady are two women. One of the women stands dressed in a long gown. The other is seated dressed in a long skirt, long sleeved top, and layered material surrounding her face. Two children, with this same layered material surrounding their faces, stand in a large vase-shaped container with a lion head on its surface. Surrounding them is a curved roof structure with light bulbs on its surface that is supported by four twisting columns. The surface of the float is lined with lightbulbs and is decorated with a butterfly, and large flowers with leaves. On the front of the float hangs a sign that reads 16 Rosebuds Oregon's Crowning Glory. The float is situated on railroad tracks that are visible beneath the float. A large sheer piece of material hangs behind the float partially concealing a large classically styled building with a pediment and columns. Grass fills the foreground of the image.
Black and white image. Six individuals dressed in costumes pose on an elaborately decorated Rose Festival parade float. Five individuals are dressed in chicken costumes and are surrounded by larger-than-life rooster sculptures, flowers, and two chariots. A woman dressed in a butterfly costume that consists of a dress, wings, and antennas, stands in a chariot. On the front of this chariot is a cherub's face and wings. A sign that hangs from the front of the float reads, 11 Chanticleer crows for Oregon. Above the sign a sculpted butterfly is visible. Painted leaves can be seen on the side and front of the float. The edges of the float are lined with light bulbs. The float is situated on railroad tracks. A large sheer piece of material hangs behind the float partially concealing a large classically styled building with a pediment and columns. Grass fills the foreground of the image.
A woman, identified as a Portland Rose Festival Queen named Jean Marie Hoover, is seated at a carved wooden throne holding a large bouquet of roses. She is dressed in a gown covered with a robe that has a raised scalloped collar and is secured with a jeweled brooch. On either side of her are members of her court holding small bouquets of flowers and dressed in evening gowns and fur shawls. The women's hair is curled and decorated with bows. Partially visible in the background are two wooden structures and a building with a spire.
Two girls pose on an elaborately decorated ocean-themed Rose Festival parade float. The girls are seated in a shell-shaped seat that is lined with light bulbs. Above the shells is a rounded canopy lined with light bulbs and hanging tassels. Each girl is dressed in a headpiece and a detailed gown. Three horned sea serpent sculptures line the front of the float. On the middle of the float is a fish sculpture, and in the rear is a serpent sculpture with a long neck and fins. A sign that hangs from the front of the float reads, 7 Shells of the ocean. Above the sign is a sculpted winged canine. Painted waves can be seen on the front and side of the float. The float is situated on railroad tracks. A large sheer piece of material hangs behind the float partially concealing a large classically styled building with a pediment and columns. Grass fills the foreground of the image.
