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The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Queen of Mardi Gras! Here at the Museum you can have a look of the lavish and luxurious gowns that was wore by Germaine Wells who reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other woman in the History of Carnival. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum, named for successor and daughter of Count Arnaud, opened in the French Quarter restaurant on September 15, 1983. Wells reportedly reigned as queen of over twenty-two Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, more than any other women in the history of Carnival. The simple storage space that holds all of these Mardi Gras treasures was renovated in 1983 and converted into a full museum, named in Germaine Cazenave Wells’ honor. The oldest costume in the collection was worn by Wells’ mother, Lady Irma, in 1941 when she portrayed “Good Queen Bess” as the Queen of Iris and is called the Empress Gown. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum Free and open to the public, this museum features a collection of Mardi Gras Carnival court gowns, costumes and other memorabilia made in France. Come and visit the the Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum inside the Arnaud's Restaurant, open seven days a week. 813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana: Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum. A small but gaudy collection of sequined and bejeweled Mardi Gras costumes and masks worn from the 1940s into the 1960s. Open since 1983, known mostly to locals. Thirteen queen customs that Germaine Cazenave Wells wore over 22 Mardi Gras balls from 1937 to 1968, one queen custom of Germaine’s mother, Lady Irma, that was worn in 1941, and one of Germaine’s daughter. In addition to the customs collection, there are masks, jewelry, and photographs of traditional Mardi Gras festivals. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum Named in honor of a quintessential New Orleans character who reigned over at least 20 courts, this exhibit offers an intimate glimpse into the private, rarified world of high-society Carnival. In homage to Wells, the Casenave family opened the Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum in 1983. The museum contains Mardi Gras artifacts that were all accumulated by Germaine Wells. The museum is housed within Arnaud's restaurant. [2] [18] Arnaud’s Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum located at 813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112 - reviews, ratings, hours, phone number, directions, and more. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. Although labeled a museum, this would be more properly called a gallery or, from a certain perspective: a shrine--and I mean that without the slightest degree of sarcasm. You access the Germaine Wells Mardi Gras Museum via the main entrance of Arnaud's, the NOLA restaurant and landmark founded by this remarkable woman. The Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum This museum is located in Arnaud's Restaurant, and it is entirely free to visit. Included in the gallery are more than two dozen Mardi Gras costumes from the mid-20th century. Germaine Cazenave Wells Mardi Gras Museum. For a taste of Carnival nostalgia, visit Arnaud’s upstairs museum, which houses costumes and memorabilia from the Cazenave family, including the Empress gown worn by Germaine’s mother, Lady Irma, when she reigned as queen of Iris in 1941. During a 31-year period (1937–68), Germaine Cazenave Wells, daughter of Arnaud's restaurant founder Arnaud Cazenave, was queen of Carnival balls a record 22 times for 17 different krewes
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