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Juweelenstoet : Officieel programma = Cortège des bijoux : Programme officiel = Antwerp festivals jewels pageant

12-15-19 Augustus = Aout = August. Above title: Stad Antwerpen = Ville d'Anvers "The spectacular, colorful and elaborate pageant depicted herein was conceived by the diamond industry members of Antwerp, Belgium, and with the cooperation of the city and numerous countries that participated [...]. The principal event was a parade of horse-drawn floats, each designed and fitted out to reflect a theme appropriate to the country or otherwise [...]. Interspersed with these vehicles were numerous participating groups and musical bands, officials, and other marchers. Among the floats were a South African exhibit, simulating the working of a diamond mine, another from the Congo along the same lines, and still another commemorating Louis Van Bercken by showing his workshop upon the float."-​-​Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 3297 (Leclercq & De Ridder ed.). Noted in Gemology by J. Sinkankas, entry no. 3299. Dutch, French and English text.

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