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Krewe of Hyacinthians - Un Bon Voyage Houma, Louisiana

Location United States
Year 1975
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Composition Aluminium (Green)
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Obverse description The obverse features a detailed relief scene depicting a Southern antebellum plantation house with prominent columned portico, flanked by large oak trees and a garden path with a horse-drawn carriage in the foreground. A costumed figure stands to the left of the building. The cursive legend "Un Bon Voyage" arcs across the upper field, with the date 1975 in the lower exergue.
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Reverse description The reverse displays a central device of water hyacinth plants (Eichhornia crassipes) in relief, shown growing from water with roots visible, surrounded by clouds in the background. The circular legend "KREWE OF HYACINTHIANS" arcs around the upper border, while "MARDI GRAS · HOUMA, LA." is inscribed along the lower border.
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