Parade Float Sketch

Weber, William

Sketch of a parade float by German-born Kansas City artist William Weber. The figures on the float are dressed in military Civil War-era costumes and moving a cannon. A shield near the front of the float reads 61. Illegible notes are written along the top and bottom margins of the drawing.

1890~

Sketches
Floats (Parades)

Weber, William
Priests of Pallas
Priests of Pallas Parade

From William Weber's obituary: Upon his return to America the young artist came west on account of his mother's health and opened a studio in Kansas City in 1890. His first work was a commission from the Germans to design their floats for their parades of that year. In 1893 he designed the Priests of Pallas floats. Kansas City Star, April 04, 1905, p.01.

Artwork

William Weber Collection - See finding aid here: https://kchistory.org/islandora/object/kchistory%3A60657

SC133

10031140

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