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Lot 657
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[Secret Societies, St. Louis, MO.], Veiled Prophet Ball Invitation and Envelope with Pendant Invitation, October 7th, 1890, "A Little Nonsense, Now and Then is Relished by the Wisest Men", (3 pcs.)
- Notes: Note: St. Louis's Veiled Prophet Organization was founded in 1878, inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions. The monarch, called the "Veiled Prophet of Khorassan", is selected from St. Louis's civic and business leaders, and his identity is never revealed. A debutante of the season is selected as the "Queen of Love and Beauty". Initially a harvest season event, the Veiled Prophet Ball is now held during the Christmas season
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July 18, 2010 11:00 AM CDT
New Orleans, LA, US
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