photograph

Photograph of July 4th parade in New London, CT, 1917. Make-believe vessel on wheels, draped with flags, in foreground. "LAST WHALERS/ OF N.L." on sign which is on vessel. People lining street and watching from shore windows. Mounted and framed with 2 other photos (1986.94.326ac). Handwritten on back of frame "Property of/ E.F. GATES/ Loaned to/ Jibboom Club. No. 1". Handwritten on back of photo "The Jibboom Club/ "Last Whalers of N.L."" Photo came loose from paper backing. Unframed 4/14/1987: 3" x 5-1/4".