Invitation to the Quinceanera Celebration of Maritza Garza, 1992
THF91661 / Invitation to the Quinceanera Celebration of Maritza Garza, 1992
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Artifact Overview
In the Hispanic tradition, girls mark their 15th birthday -- their coming of age -- with a Quinceanera celebration. This important rite-of-passage begins with a mass celebrated in the young woman's honor, followed by a reception featuring dinner and dancing. The teen is accompanied by a 14-member court of honor, seven girls and seven boys chosen from her closest friends and family.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Invitation
Date Made
1992
Subject Date
04 April 1992
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
98.37.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Maritza Garza.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 6.625 in
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Maritza Garza in Her Quinceanera Dress, 1992
Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
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Maritza Garza at Her Quinceanera, Holy Redeemer Church, Detroit, Michigan, 1992
Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday -- a coming of age -- with a Quinceanara celebration. The young woman wears a special dress for the occasion, often white or pale pink in color, and carries a bouquet of roses. Maritza Garza of Detroit chose this formal dress of satin and lace for her Quinceanara in 1992.
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