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The animal brought by the angel Gabriel to convey the prophet Mahommad to the seventh heaven. The name means "the lightning." Float design from the Mistick Krewe of Comus 1910 parade. Theme: Mahomet.
Al Borak
1910
Carnival--Louisiana--New Orleans Mistick Krewe of Comus (Organization)
New Orleans (La.)
Comus 1910 Float 09
eng
18.5in x 12in
Watercolor on tracing paper, 18.5 x 12 inches, Comus float designs, Carnival Collection, Manuscripts Collection 900, Louisiana Research Collection, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana
still image
Howard-Tilton Memorial Library. Louisiana Research Collection.
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