May Queen of 1919, Jessie Stevenson
Type: Image
Date: 24 May 2024
History
The May Queen was crowned annually during Empire Day celebrations in Cumberland, BC. In 1919 Jessie Stevenson was crowned May Queen and she returned in 1948 to ride on the float. The car seen is the one that King George rode in when he toured B.C.
Description
Black and white photograph shows a parade float from 1948 Empire Day, with Jessie Stevenson waving to the crowd.
Item Details
- Materials: Graphic material
- Archival Reference: 984.003.019
- Other reference: C080-054
- Author: Silvertone Photos
- Donor: Bell, Gordon
- Donated: 1984/01/26
- Size: 13 x 18 cm