Rare 1964 Program! (out of print)
The Coronation Of The Queen Of Fiesta
at The Court Of Ages.
Wow! These gowns that are often described as... jawdropping and gobsmacking!
Cool translucent tissue protection endpapers with spider web designs.
San Antonio, Texas.
From MySanAntonio... The Order of the Alamo.
In 1909, John Carrington founded the Order of the Alamo, one of the oldest Fiesta organizations. The members meet once a year to choose the next year’s queen and her court. The queen’s court includes a princess, 12 in-town duchesses and 12 from out of town. This royalty is featured in the major Fiesta parades.
Claire Driscoll, patron of the Alamo, was the only person to serve as Queen of Fiesta for three years—1904, 1905 and 1906. Since then queens have served for only one year. Many people have speculated about the value of the elegant gowns worn by the queen and her court. Members of the Order say the costs are determined between the families and their dressmakers. So figures of $10,000 or more are just guesses by people admiring the beautiful dresses and trains.
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