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A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was c(...)
A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was c(...)

A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was c(...)

Date11/17/1974
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  • A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was considered a trial run for future parades. It is light and pliable; and parade officials found that it can be fashioned into images that take on what they say is a sculptured effect. Floats are built from color sketches. Blueprints aren't used.
  • A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was c(...)
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Original Toronto Star caption: A New element in the creation of this year's Santa Claus parade floats was the use of polyurethane foam rather than papier mache. Using the foam was considered a trial run for future parades. It is light and pliable; and parade officials found that it can be fashioned into images that take on what they say is a sculptured effect. Floats are built from color sketches. Blueprints aren't used.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010720F
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