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Humpty Dumpty debut at the Thanksgiving Day Parade...
Humpty Dumpty debut at the Thanksgiving Day Parade...
Item # 685632
November 27, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1936
* Early Helium filled balloons w/ photo
* Father Diedrich Knickerbocker mishap
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - balloons
The top of 3 has a one column heading: "GIANT LOSES HEAD HOLIDAY PARADE" with subheads and related photo. The 1936 parade included several 1st appearances of iconic balloons, but most noteworthy were the first appearances of the following floats: "The Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe", "Jack the Giant Killer" (the giant did not fare well), and "Humpty Dumpty".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 40 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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