"A Sea of Sand" float in the Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1934
Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., The "A Sea of Sand" float was preceded by 4 thoroughbred Arabian horses and two camels, "ships of the desert." In addition to its title, the float also bears the floral sign "The Dessert Playground." A woman in a bathing suit stands on the float, braving the rain. The float was entered by the city of Palm Springs., The theme of the 1934 Rose Parade was: Tales of the Seven Seas. It rained during the parade that year., Text from negative sleeve: Tournament of Roses, 1934. nitrates.