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LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION the impact of the Depression on the New Orleans Carnival celebration. To attract weekend visitors, the new krewe paraded the Friday evening before Mardi Gras. Hermes also offered out-of-towners opportunities to see its elaborate tableau balls, which became one of the season's most sought-after invitations for decades to come. Highlights of the exhibition include the queen's dress and mantle worn by Marjorie Lee Smith in the krewe's first ball in 1937 paired with the glittering gown of the 2013 Hermes queen, Taylor Rees. The 1937 ensemble has been restored for the exhibition through a generous gift from the krewe to the Louisiana State Museum. Also on display are elaborately printed ball invitations, krewe favors, costume designs and float designs as well as crowns, scepters and costumes. The critically acclaimed 2011 Hermes parade, The Court of LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION 1939 Hermes pin LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION Chevalier Cross, a 1968 ball favor LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM COLLECTION Float sketches by Susus Von Ehren for the 1947 Hermes parade, "World's Operas." The floats paid tribute to William Tell, Rigoletto and Aida. 1952 Hermes knife Winter 2013-14 * LOUISIANA CULTURAL VISTAS 45 

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