Clukey & Libby Company float, 1902

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Clukey & Libby Company float, 1902

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On June 24, 1902, Waterville wrapped up its centennial celebration with a parade. Many of the entries in the parade were floats put together by local businesses. One of these was the Clukey & Libby Company float. The Clukey & Libby Company ran a large department store on Main Street.

According to the 1902 Centennial History of Waterville, "Clukey & Libby Co. had for representation, including twenty-four boys in gray dusters with red advertising umbrellas; a float with twelve young ladies in white and rose sunshades, the team being decorated with 500 poppies and drawn by four gray horses with white harnesses."

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  • Title: Clukey & Libby Company float, 1902
  • Creator: Frank B. Sawtelle
  • Creation Date: 1902-06-24
  • Subject Date: 1902-06-24
  • Location: Waterville, Kennebec County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 12 cm x 17.5 cm
  • Object Type: Image

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Waterville Public Library
73 Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 680-2611
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