Very rare 1906 Rex crown pin cushion Mardi Gras krewe favor

  

Awesome piece of Mardi Gras history! A 1906 gilded pin cushion in the shape of a crown from the Krewe of Rex. The purple velvet padding is faded and the crown has some oxidation at the top, but this is extremely hard to find in any condition! This was a krewe favor given as a gift at their annual Mardi Gras ball.