Each week we scour the web for interesting and historic documents that catch our eye, make us think or simply make us laugh.
“Mardi Gras, New Orleans, the Red Pageant,” circa 1900-1910. Detroit Publishing Company glass negative, Library of Congress.
Feb. 27, 1900. “Mardi Gras procession on Canal Street, New Orleans.” 8×10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
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