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Ernest Doty Ivy, Lieutenant in Rex

unknownca. 1921

The Historic New Orleans Collection

The Historic New Orleans Collection
New Orleans, United States

Autochrome portrait of Ernest Doty Ivy (1871 - December 26, 1928), a Lieutenant in the Krewe of Rex. He is seated and wearing a Mardi Gras costume that includes a Rex ducal decoration, black riding boots, long black gloves, cape, wig, hat, and mask. Mr. Ivy was a native New Orleanian and lived in the city all his life. He was the manager of the Otis Elevator Company and lived at 1910 Milan Street at the time of his death. He was a Mason and member of the Knights Templar, Shriners, Elks, The Chess, Checkers and Whist Club, the Louisiana Club, and several other Carnival organizations.

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  • Title: Ernest Doty Ivy, Lieutenant in Rex
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: ca. 1921
  • Location Created: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Physical Dimensions: 3 1/4" x 4" x 1/8"
  • Subject Keywords: Krewe of Rex, School of Design, Mardi Gras and Carnival
  • Type: Autochromes (photographs)
  • Rights: Physical rights are retained by The Historic New Orleans Collection. Copyright is retained in accordance with U. S. copyright laws.
  • Medium: glass (material)
  • Art Form: Photography
  • Support: Autochrome process; hand coloring
  • Original Title: Ernest Doty Ivy, Lieutenant in Rex
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. George Stahler, Jr.
  • Accession Number: 1980.45
The Historic New Orleans Collection

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