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State Fair Parade, Prospector, burro and cowboys for Golden West Cocktail Lounge
State Fair Parade, Prospector, burro and cowboys for Golden West Cocktail Lounge
State Fair Parade, Prospector, burro and cowboys for Golden West Cocktail Lounge

State Fair Parade, Prospector, burro and cowboys for Golden West Cocktail Lounge

Collection
Photographer
DateSeptember 29, 1951
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the New Mexico State Fair, Charlie Frelund
Object numberPA1999.005.003
DescriptionNew Mexico State Fair Parade on September 29, 1951. Two men dressed as prospectors, two young boys dressed as cowboys, and a burro carrying supplies walk down the street in the parade. The burro wears a sign that reads "We traveled North South East and West and found the Golden West Bar to be the best!!!" This parade entry was for the Golden West Cocktail Lounge. They are passing Berlands Kay King Shoe store and there are crowds of people on the sidwalk watching the parade.
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