Mardi Gras Float
John Gus Hines (b. 1844) designed and built Mardi Gras floats for several Mobile mystic societies. This float design represents the zodiac sign of Libra and was drawn for the Knights of Revelry parade "Signs of the Zodiac." Shown are a large scale with a person standing inside each end of...
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University of South Alabama Archives, McCall Library
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| Summary: | John Gus Hines (b. 1844) designed and built Mardi Gras floats for several Mobile mystic societies. This float design represents the zodiac sign of Libra and was drawn for the Knights of Revelry parade "Signs of the Zodiac." Shown are a large scale with a person standing inside each end of the scale and a woman atop clouds. A large daisy or sun peeks out from behind the scale. |
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