description- – Southbridge en fete in 1916, celebrating the centennial of its incorporation. Nine ladies are shown on a float sitting under a wooden structure with columns. The women whose hair is wrapped with ribbon, are wearing long robes without sleeves, suggesting Roman Each lady is wearing a sash with text. Some of the script is readable: Conservative, Motherhood, Education. A shield is held by one of the ladies which says"Progress". A man with a hat is holding the reins. Greenery covers the base of the float. Bunting is hanging from the porch on the building in the background. A female onlooker is observing the parade go by. The Southbridge Woman's Club was founded in 1914. Miss Gladys Litchfield and Miss Mildred Wheelock were responsible for the initiative.
subjectcollectiondatepublishercreatorrelation- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
formatsource- – Image from the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
description- – Three members of the Girls Club shown on horseback during the 1916 celebration in Southbridge. Other members of the organization are walking behind the horses in the parade. Striped hats and tunics are worn over a long skirt and white shoes. Shades is provided by the trees overhead. A sign held by the first horse rider announces the name of the club. A man stands at the curb as an onlooker.
subjectcollectiondatepublishercreatorrelation- – Is part of the photographic collection of the Jacob Edwards Library, Southbridge, Massachusetts. http://www.jacobedwardslibrary.org
formatsource- – Image of the A.H. Pease album #3
coverage- – 42 degrees 04' N72 degrees 02' W
