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Float building - giant turtle, circa 1950s

1950 ‧ 20.6 x 25.3 cm ‧ Photograph, documentary ‧ monochrome ‧ Jump to full details ‧ Request from Special Collections

Summary:Photograph of giant papier-mache turtle constructed as part of a homecoming float, circa 1950's.
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:Maryland
Place of origin – Settlement:College Park
Temporal subject: 1951-1960
Topical subjects: University of Maryland, College Park
Floats (Parades)
Turtles
Sculpture
Students
ArchivesUM location:Homecoming
  • accession 72-203
Repository:University Archives
Browse terms:University of Maryland
Sports, Recreation
University AlbUM Browse terms:Events
Sports
People
Copyright holder:unknown
Collection:University AlbUM
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