These
historic souvenirs and publications are part of the Tulip Time
collection at the Holland Museum and Archives. Click the thumbnail for a
larger image.
This
Delft-style souvenir plate was made in the 1950s.
By
Tulip Time's 25th anniversary, the festival was drawing thousands of
visitors from across the United States.
Wooden
shoes have been enduring emblems of Holland's Dutch heritage.
Festival
organizers produce a souvenir book every year.
These
images are from the collection of Randall P. Vande Water.
Many
Holland area children dress up in traditional Dutch costumes for the
festival.
Holland
High School marching band members, shown here in 1958, perform in wooden
shoes.
Dolls
and doll carriages were part of Tulip Time parades in the 1930s.
Postcard
booklets were popular souvenirs.
For
more information about Tulip Time and its 75th anniversary activities,
visit www.tuliptime.org. Top
photo courtesy Tulip Time.
