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Rex medal, 1878.
title
Rex medal, 1878.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1878
Abstract
Medals such as these were worn by members of the Rex court. This one is found among the papers of Captain Thomas P. Leathers, a New Orleans steamboat master and owner. The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues; its parade is held on Mardi Gras day.
Reception of Rex, Feb. 16, '85.
title
Reception of Rex, Feb. 16, '85.
Subject
World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition (1884-1885 : New Orleans, La.), Photographs, Interiors, Louisiana, New Orleans, Photographs, Krewe of Rex (Organization), Photographs
Date created ms
1885
Abstract
The camera stands above floor level looking toward the stage at one end of the Music Hall. A covered dais holds a throne with the King of Rex resident. A number of attendants accompany him. The stage behind the throne is full of other attendees.
Daily picayune broadside for the Krewe of Rex, 1890 February 18.
title
Daily picayune broadside for the Krewe of Rex, 1890 February 18.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), Parades, Louisiana, New Orleans, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Societies, etc, New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs
Date created ms
1890
Abstract
Rex
Daily picayune broadside for the Krewe of Rex, 1901 February 19.
title
Daily picayune broadside for the Krewe of Rex, 1901 February 19.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), Parades, Louisiana, New Orleans, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Societies, etc, New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs
Date created ms
1901
Abstract
Rex
Rex medal, 1885.
title
Rex medal, 1885.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1885
Abstract
Medals such as these were worn by members of the Rex court. This one is found among the papers of Captain Thomas P. Leathers, a New Orleans steamboat master and owner. The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues; its parade is held on Mardi Gras day.
Rex, 1875.
title
Rex, 1875.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1875
Abstract
The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues; its parade is held on the Mardi Gras day.
Rex medal, 1880.
title
Rex medal, 1880.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1880
Abstract
Medals such as these were worn by members of the Rex court. This one is found among the papers of Captain Thomas P. Leathers, a New Orleans steamboat master and owner. The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues; its parade is held on Mardi Gras day.
Rex medal, 1881.
title
Rex medal, 1881.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1881
Abstract
Medals such as these were worn by members of the Rex court. This one is found among the papers of Captain Thomas P. Leathers, a New Orleans steamboat master and owner. The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues; its parade is held on Mardi Gras day.
Krewe of Rex admit card, 1920.
title
Krewe of Rex admit card, 1920.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Balls (Parties), Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs
Date created ms
1920
Abstract
The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues its parade is held on the Mardi Gras day.
Krewe of Rex invitation, 1881.
title
Krewe of Rex invitation, 1881.
Subject
Krewe of Rex (Organization), Balls (Parties), Louisiana, New Orleans, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans (La.), Social life and customs
Date created ms
1881
Abstract
The Rex Organization was founded in 1872 in an effort to entertain Russia's Grand Duke Romanoff during his visit to the city, to attract visitors to New Orleans, and to provide a daytime parade as an alternative to the rowdy processions that had come to characterize Mardi Gras celebrations. The following year, it began the tradition of holding a ball and selecting a Queen of Carnival. Rex continues its parade is held on the Mardi Gras day.
Rex parade float moving uptown, ca. 1910.
title
Rex parade float moving uptown, ca. 1910.
Subject
Saint Charles Avenue (New Orleans, La.), New Orleans (La.), Parades & processions, Louisiana, New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization), Mardi Gras, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Masonic Temple (New Orleans, La.)
Date created ms
1910
Abstract
Rex parade float moving uptown; Masonic Temple and buildings on lake side of 400 block of St. Charles Avenue in background.
Rex parade float moving uptown, ca. 1910.
title
Rex parade float moving uptown, ca. 1910.
Subject
Saint Charles Avenue (New Orleans, La.), New Orleans (La.), Parades & processions, Louisiana, New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization), Mardi Gras, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans, Masonic Temple (New Orleans, La.)
Date created ms
1910
Abstract
Rex parade float moving uptown; Masonic Temple and buildings on lake side of 400 block of St. Charles Avenue in background.
Rex parade on Canal Street
title
Rex parade on Canal Street
Subject
Parades & processions, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1930-1940, Canal Street (New Orleans, La.), Krewe of Rex (Organization), Mardi Gras, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
1930
Abstract
Rex parade on Canal Street
Stereograph, Keystone View Company Tour of the World Series, "When King Carnival Reigns in the New Orleans Mardi Gras, La."
title
Stereograph, Keystone View Company Tour of the World Series, "When King Carnival Reigns in the New Orleans Mardi Gras, La."
Subject
New Orleans (La.), Stereographs, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1920-1930, Parades & processions, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1920-1930, Canal Street (New Orleans, La.), Krewe of Rex (Organization), Mardi Gras, Carnival, Louisiana, New Orleans
Date created ms
circa March 11, 1926
Abstract
Rex parade on Canal Street passing Dauphine Street. (Stereograph from Keystone View Company with number "T370" printed at top of card and "29589 T" printed at bottom next to title.)
Lord Banneret
title
Lord Banneret
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1877, 1877
Abstract
Costume design from Krewe of Rex 1877 parade. Theme: Military Progress of the World.
Lord Banneret
title
Lord Banneret
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1877, 1877
Abstract
Costume design from Krewe of Rex 1877 parade. Theme: Military Progress of the World.
Old reaper
title
Old reaper
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1920, 1920
Abstract
Costume design from Rex 1920 parade. Theme: life's pilgrimage.
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 06
title
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 06
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1927, 1927
Abstract
Costume design from Rex 1927 parade. Theme: the music of the ages. Creator Unknown.
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 08
title
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 08
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1927, 1927
Abstract
Costume design from Rex 1927 parade. Theme: the music of the ages. Creator Unknown.
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 09
title
Krewe of Rex 1927 costume 09
Subject
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans, Krewe of Rex (Organization)
Date created ms
1927, 1927
Abstract
Costume design from Rex 1927 parade. Theme: the music of the ages. Creator Unknown.

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