Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of a parade float that was part of the Detroit Bi-Centenary Parade

Description:

Photograph. Sepia-toned gelatin silver photo of a parade float that was part of the Detroit Bi-Centenary Parade. The float is mounted on a streetcar truck and decorated with a throne and tapestries to depict the court of Louis XIV of France. Two men are standing on the float to represent Cadillac and his son. Three other men are standing near the throne to portray Louis XIV, a cardinal, and an advisor. A sign at the right end of the float notes "Cadillac before Louis XIV." The parade is moving along a residential street and several houses can be seen in the background but the street name is not known. Several spectators are standing behind the curb. Handwriting on the verso notes "Cadillac before Louis XIV, 1700."

Date Issued:

1901-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Detroit Anniversaries

Subject Topic:

Bicentennial, Parades, and Parade Floats

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/80636314-D2E3-45AF-9883-109172219940