Object Description
Photograph of a parade float. In the background is a crowd standing in front of several storefronts, watching the float pass. Towed via a dark-red car, the float's base is yellow with white stripes and has the words "Hellenic Medical Dental Society of Chicago" on it in blue and red. On the base of the float is a red, white, and blue arch with clouds on top of it. Below are flowers and other plants, as well as a statue of Hippocrates of Kos, in a red and white toga. In the center of a display is a statue of a sword facing the ground and a serpent wrapping itself around it.
Origin
Photograph owned by the Franzese family. Connected to other photographs from the collection labeled Chicago Greek Parade, School teacher, and Wedding photos.
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Citation
Photograph, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/13111. Accessed 05/04/24.