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[Maifest Car 1923]

Photograph of a car participating in the Maifest parade in 1923. There are two men and two children in the car. The sign on the car says "1909 Model Still Running It's an Overland." Written on the car is "14 Years Service," and below the car is written "Mai-Fest - 1923." The car is parked in front of railroad cars.

Date: May 1923

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Shriner's Day]

Photograph of the Shriners in uniform. They are in formation in a field, and they are carrying an American flag, a Texas flag, and a third unknown flag that is believed to be the Shrine flag. Written at the bottom center is "Shriners Day Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest May 17-18 1823."

Date: May 17, 1923

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Mai-Fest Float]

Photograph of a float in the Mai-Fest parade. The float is a convertible car with flowers and decorations on it, and there is a large basket on the back with flowers coming out of it. There are four people sitting in the car, two men and two women. The float is parked in front of a large house, and there is another float behind it. Written at the bottom center of the photograph is "Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest May 17-18 1923."

Date: 1923-05-17/1923-05-18

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Brenham Lumber Company Float]

Photograph of the Brenham Lumber Company Mai-Fest float. The float is a decorated convertible car. There are two men and two women sitting in the car, and they are parked on a lawn. There is a sign with the company name on the float, and written at the bottom center of the photograph is "Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest May 17-18 1923."

Date: 1923-05-17/1923-05-18

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Maifest Procession]

Photograph of the Maifest Procession in 1923. There is a long line of people wearing Shriner's hats marching down the street, and there are other people watching from the sidewalk. Two men are riding horses in front of the procession. Businesses line the street, including a Ford dealership. There are cars lining the street on both sides.

Date: 1923-05-17/1923-05-18

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Dodge Brothers Float]

Photograph of the Dodge Brothers float for the Mai-Fest. The float is a convertible car decorated with plants, flowers, and streamers. The sign on the side of the car says "Dependability Dodge Brothers." There are five people riding in the car. Written at the bottom center of the photograph is "Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest, May 17-18 1923."

Date: May 1923

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Unidentified Mai-Fest Float]

Photograph of a Mai-Fest float. The float is a decorated convertible car. There is a group of people riding in the car, including several children. Written at the bottom of the photograph is "Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest May 17-18 1923."

Date: 1923-05-17/1923-05-18

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph

[Mai-Fest Parade in Brenham]

Photograph of the Mai-Fest Parade in Brenham. There is a large crowd of people watching what looks like the beginning of the parade, and there are lots of cars in the street. Written at the bottom left of the photograph is "Brenham's 39th Annual Mai-Fest May 17-18 1923."

Date: 1923-05-17/1923-05-18

Creator: Winkelmann's Studio

Item Type: Photograph