Mardi Gras Treasures: Invitations of the Golden Age Book

The Golden Age of Carnival artistry began in the 1870's. Ball invitations, dance cards, and admit cards reflected exalted themes drawn from mythology, epic literature, religion, and whimsy. Presented in this collection are nearly two hundred dazzling examples, most of them reproduced here for the first time.

About The Author:
Henri Schindler, a native of New Orleans, is the acclaimed designer of Mardi Gras parades and balls for some of the city's most eminent societies. He is highly regarded among Carnival historians for his knowledge of the festival's history and for his collection of memorabilia.

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Over two hundred invitations, dance cards and admit cards are assembled here in a coverage of the art work associated with the Mardi Gras which began in the 1870s and was marked by pageants and private balls. While Mardi Gras Treasures is a specialty collection of interest to those researching New Orleans collectibles and Mardi Gras collectibles in particular, many a reader will delight in these full-page illustrations.