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of the earliest Kings of Carnival. Among the most beautiful pieces on display are a pair of cameo bracelets worn by Alice Rathbone as Queen of Carnival in 1880.
The only major change to the previous Rex Room display is the expansion of the area dedicated to ducal decorations. THNOC has three nearly complete runs of ducal medallions worn by members of Rex. The new display features a medallion for almost every year from 1874 to 1914. This expanded display provides a rare public opportunity to view a complete chronology of Rex decorations.
Stephen Hales, historian of the Rex organization, assisted The Collection in adding descriptive labels to the display cases. These new labels explain the role of Rex in New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations and highlight some of the historic pieces on display. Visitors from around the world dine at Antoine’s, and many take up their waiter’s offer of a tour. Unless they visit during Mardi Gras, viewing the Rex Room might be their only chance to experience the glittering majesty of the King of Carnival. —LYDIA BLACKMORE
D.	The Rex Room at Antoine’s Restaurant can be reserved only for private dinner parties, but any diner can request a tour of the space.
E.,	F. Crown and scepter used by Elinor Bright, Queen of Carnival
1920; silver, rhinestones, pearls gift of Mrs. Edmund Ernest Richardson,
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