Mardi Gras Float
John Gus Hines (b. 1844) designed and built Mardi Gras floats for several Mobile mystic societies. The Order of Myths theme for the parade featuring this float was "Legend and Romance." This drawing tells the story of Elaine, who, legend says, died of unrequited love for Lancelot. She was...
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University of South Alabama Archives, McCall Library
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| Online Access: | http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/usa01/id/564 |
| Summary: | John Gus Hines (b. 1844) designed and built Mardi Gras floats for several Mobile mystic societies. The Order of Myths theme for the parade featuring this float was "Legend and Romance." This drawing tells the story of Elaine, who, legend says, died of unrequited love for Lancelot. She was placed upon a boat and drifted down river to Camelot. |
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