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Veiled Prophet Ball 1889

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Item Details

Description

Heading: (Veiled Prophet Ball)
Author:
Title: Veiled Prophet [Ball] October 8th 1889
Place Published: [St. Louis]
Publisher:
Date Published: [1889]
Description:

A most elaborate die-cut invitation consisting of the outer portion printed in various colors (including gilt) to resemble a pair of opera glasses; with eight folding sections of various designs, opening to a montage of seven different scenes from some imagined theatrical performance that includes scenes from various historical epochs (e.g., French court, Chinese emperor.) Approx. 16x15 cm (6¼x6"), folded.

Beautiful relic of this annual festival – whose original intent and origins were and remain somewhat veiled – ostensibly to place St. Louis on the pageantry map (esp. the Miss. Valley one). The founders' intent was to create an annual local celebration similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, eventually to include pageantry and costuming as well as a parade with floats. Each year, one member of the Veiled Prophet Organization is chosen to serve as the "Veiled Prophet of Khorassan," to preside over the Veiled Prophets Ball. Not located in OCLC. Rare.

Condition

A bit of light wear, light rubbing to extremities; colors vibrant; very good or better.

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Veiled Prophet Ball 1889

Name: Veiled Prophet Ball 1889
SKU: 62447095
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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