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Glimmering ball jewelry designed exclusively for individual krewes are uniqueexpressions of the grandeur of Mardi Gras. From the crowns and scepters worn bythe king and queen to the favors given to honored guests, these dazzling piecesare crafted works of art.This collection contains stunning examples of royal jewelry of the golden age ofMardi Gras (1870-1930). These high-quality color reproductions are suitable forframing.

Perfect for sharing Mardi Gras with friends and family or for inviting them to Carnival, these postcards reproduce invitations of the Golden Age (1870-1930). Selected from the pages of the upcoming volume Mardi Gras Treasures: Invitations of the Golden Age, the images that grace these postcards extend invitations to visit the glorious past of New Orleans, which was ablaze with fantastic, torch-lit processions and opulent tableau balls. While t...

The glimmering processions of the masked gods and bearded kings of NewOrleans Carnival occupy a central position among the rites and glories ofthis great festival. The long succession of these glowing, torch-litpageants--with their towering monsters and fantastic decors, theirpapier-m chE kingdoms and diamond-dust thrones--became the greatest andmost beloved of New Orleans communal rituals.The fantastic parade floats of Carnival's Golden Age (...

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The fantastic costumes of Carnivalis Golden Age (1870-1930) depicted themes drawn from mythology, epic literature, history, nature, and whimsy. Beginning with the first tableaux and pageant balls of the Twelfth Night Revelers, Rex, and the Knights of Momus, Golden Age costume design was a tremendous spectacle of whimsy, mythology, and satire. Costumes included an extraordinary array of creatures: demons, fairies, magicians, animals and vegetab...

The glimmering processions of the masked gods and bearded kings of New Orleans Carnival occupy a central position among the rites and glories of this great festival. Presented in this collection are thirty dazzling examples of original costume designs as rendered in watercolor and lithographs--most of them reproduced here for the first time.

Final installment in the Mardi Gras Treasures Series looks at the artistry and craftsmanship of scepters, crowns, mantels, and krewe favors from Carnival's Golden Age. Exquisite in design and craftsmanship, Mardi Gras jewelry, offered as favors by krewe members, are cherished gifts, proudly worn year after year by the lucky recipients. As is everything related to Mardi Gras, these specially designed and crafted keepsakes are unique to the cele...

Based on the latest NOAA nautical charts and keyed to the Cruising Guide to Coastal North Carolina, these 12 x 17, full-color maps pinpoint depth soundings, bridges, shoals, and other potential hazards. Marinas, restaurants, and fueling facilities are also clearly marked.

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The Golden Age of Carnival artistry began in the 1870s and was marked by shimmering pageants and opulent private balls, attended by invitation only. Presented in this collection are nearly two hundred dazzling examples of that artistry.