Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Mardi Gras around the world. From left: Venetian Barbies celebrating Carnevale in Venice; Mardi Gras dolls in New Orleans; and Brazilian Barbies celebrating Carnaval in Rio de Janerio and Bahia.”
Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Mardi Gras around the world. From left: Venetian Barbies celebrating Carnevale in Venice; Mardi Gras dolls in New Orleans; and Brazilian Barbies celebrating Carnaval in Rio de Janerio and Bahia.”

This pre-Lenten festival is celebrated in many areas around the world. New Orlean’s Mardi Gras is the best-known U.S. event, but Venice and Rio de Janeiro are also famed for their celebrations. These collectors made their dolls part of the pageantry!

Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Daddy Long Legs Chef Henry making Mardi Gras gumbo and jambalaya.”
Jacquelyn Graham-Dickson: “Daddy Long Legs Chef Henry making Mardi Gras gumbo and jambalaya.”
Mary Basden: “Kish dolls celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival.”
Mary Basden: “Kish dolls celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival.”

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