Historic New Orleans Mardi Gras photographs

Photographs of Carnival celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana on and leading up to Mardi Gras Day from the early 20th century.

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  Rex arrives at the foot of Canal Street on Lundi Gras, c. 1910
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  Mayor of New Orleans hands over key to the city to Rex, c. 1920
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  Rex on Canal Street, c. 1900
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  Maskers, c. 1915. Notice women carry whips to fend off unwanted attention.