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| This is a very special MARDI GRAS LAPEL PIN MARDI GRAS BOURBON STREET TIE TACK PIN. The size of the pin is approximately 1" X 1". In mint/new (10/10) condition. A very special pin, please note the purple mask on the center of the lapel pin, for you Mardi Gras Lapel pin Collection Lovers. You can also purchase an extra tie-tack chain (not included with the Mardi Gras pin) as shown in the second photo for an extra $1 and convert the lapel pin into a tie-tack.
The French in New Orleans were having private masked balls and parties in 1718. When the Spanish government took over, parties and street dancing were banned. It wasn't until 1827, when Americans were in power, that the right to party in mask was restored --I love America! During the 1850's, the city's elite and their elegant Mardi Gras parties were quite a contrast to the wild partying and near-rioting in the streets. It was soon clear that all celebrations were in danger of facing another ban.
In 1857, a group of men formed a secret society called the Mystick Krewe of Comus. They knew that Mardi Gras could be preserved with planning,organization, and management of the celebrations. Comus planned the first parade around a theme and used flambeauxs to light the procession. The Krewe of Rex formed in 1872 -- principally to entertain the visiting Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia.
Most Mardi Gras Krewes developed from private social clubs that have restrictive membership policies. Since all of these parade organizations are completely funded by its members, we call it the "Greatest Free Show on Earth"!
However, in 1991, the New Orleans City Council introduced a parade organization anti-discrimination ordinance; As a result; some of the oldest private clubs;Momus; Comus and Proteus, no longer parade the streets. (Comus is returning year 2000.) The most recently developed parade organizations are open and not secretive: Endymion, Bacchus, Zulu, and some Metairie parades feature superstars on their floats -- and all take place within the few days before Mardi Gras. Don't miss them!
The pin will make a great addition to your Mardi Gras pin collection. You find only NO-RESERVE auctions here, so you bid to buy. Please CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE GREAT ITEMS. Most items have  in my eBay Store.  |
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