Filipino Community Parade Float Decorated with the State of California

A photograph of a Filipino Community 4th of July float on Main Street in Watsonville. The float features a large American flag, an eagle, and the state of California all covered with crepe paper. Four women are sitting on the float wearing terno style dresses. This photograph is from the Alminiana Anniversary scrapbook made by Eva Alminiana Monroe.

unknown

c. 1954

Eva Alminiana Monroe

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5.25 x 3.5 inches

Still Image

EAM.2021.114

Photograph