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[Dancers at DÃa de los Muertos Parade]
Photograph of individuals dancing at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. A woman faces away from the camera. She wears a yellow dress with ribbonwork tiers and lace. A young girl dances on the right. She wears a similar style dress that is blue in color. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Young Dancers at DÃa de los Muertos Parade]
Photograph of young dancers at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of DÃa de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The dancers wear colorful floral dresses and blue braided ribbons in their hair. Their faces are painted white and black. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Sylvia Orozco at DÃa de los Muertos Parade]
Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Orozco, left, wears a sleeveless floral blouse and red beaded necklace. The unnamed woman, right, wears a red blouse. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Altars at DÃa de los Muertos Parade]
Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Altars at Parade in Honor of DÃa de los Muertos]
Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of DÃa de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. Individuals walk around the space. In the foreground a man stands on a ladder as he decorates a metal frame with yellow tape. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Patron and Day of the Dead Altar]
Photograph of a young male patron standing in front of an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The altar is decorated with flowers, fruit, candles, small skull statues, and colorful cloth. An archway standing over the altar is decorated with yellow and orange paper flowers.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dogs in Costume]
Photograph of four small costumed dogs during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man and woman hold the dogs' leashes. Altars and patrons in costume can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Couple Preparing Altar]
Photograph of two individuals preparing an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They adjust a piece of cloth laid on the altar. A framed painting rests on the altar. A yellow archway and cross are affixed to the wall behind it.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Man in Costume]
Photograph of a man in costume during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The man holds a wooden staff. He wears a white apron that has an illustration of the Virgin Mary printed on it. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman with Sign at Day of the Dead Parade]
Photograph of a woman holding a sign during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The sign reads: "La Escuela Allan celebra DÃa de los Muertos." She wears a denim jacket. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[School Group at Day of the Dead Celebration]
Photograph of a school group during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The children stand in a gallery. They wear name tags. The walls of the gallery are decorated with colored paper and silver stars.
Date:
November 1, 2003
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: El DÃa de los Muertos Celebration]
Flyer advertising a celebration of El DÃa de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The event occurred on November 3rd, 2000. Events included a parade, music by Johnny Degollado, hands-on activities, and presentations from speakers. An illustration of skeletons riding bicycles and wearing top hots appears near the bottom of the flyer.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Altar Covered With Tamales]
Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a bottle of beer, five limes, an orange, and peanuts. Also on the table are two skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, and baby's breath flowers.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Altar Decorated with Refreshments]
Photograph of an altar created on the Day of the Dead. A table is covered with green paper. On the table is a large bowl of tamales, a bunch of bananas, a large pastry, bottles of beer, limes, oranges, apples, and peanuts. Several plates of food are prepared. Also on the table are skull shaped candles, a small skull figurine, baby's breath flowers, orange flowers, and candle holders.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Hispanic Woman Making Tamales]
Photograph of Aurora Orozco making tamales for an altar on the Day of the Dead. Orozco, who sits at a table, uses a brush to coat a tamale with sauce. Finished tamales sit on a sheet of newspaper on the left side of the table. Orozco wears a pale pink shirt and gold cross necklace. Two desktop computers are set up behind her.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Altar with Flowers and Refreshments]
Photograph of a woman leaning over to look at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a flat surface. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Against the wall behind the altar is a pink flowering plant. Black and white drawings hang from the wall.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Children Viewing a Decorated Altar]
Photograph of children looking at an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. Also on the flat surface are a bunch of bananas, pastries, candles, a vase of flowers, and a photograph of a unnamed male person. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Decorated Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration]
Photograph of an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling. Orange and white flowers are arranged on a table. People mill around the room and sit in folding chairs. Many wear traditional costumes. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Woman Preparing an Altar at Day of the Dead Celebration]
Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed man preparing an altar on the Day of the Dead. The celebration was held at the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. Yellow paper flowers are attached to pieces of string that hang from the ceiling to the altar. Orange flowers and refreshments for the dead are arranged on a table. Black and white drawings hang from the walls of the room.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[People Wearing Costumes at Day of the Dead Celebration]
Photograph of a family dressed in costume at the Day of the Dead celebration held by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man, left, wears a black robe and fake bullet belts crossed at his chest. He also wears black and white face paint and a straw sombrero. He holds a fake handgun in his right hand. A woman to the right wears a blue skirt with lace tiers, a white blouse with colorful floral embroidery, and red ribbons in her hair. She holds a small child with her right arm. Her left arm brushes against the man's left shoulder. The child has a mustache painted above his upper lip.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Interactive Exhibit]
Photograph of children and an interactive exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. A statue of a skeleton sits atop a statue of a donkey skeleton. The skeleton wears a straw hat and holds a long wooden stick in its right hand. The statues are mounted to a wheeled stand which is pushed by two children. A child and adult woman look on.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Children's Arts and Crafts]
Photograph of a children's arts and crafts event at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. Children sit and stand at a table on which crayons and coloring pages of skeletons are arranged. Four of the children have white paint on their faces. An adult woman stands near the group.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Patrons in Costume]
Photograph of seven individuals at the Mexic-Arte Museum's Day of the Dead celebration on November 3rd, 2000. All wear black and white skeleton face paint. Four individuals wear hats; several wear fringed shawls. A man at the back of the group wears a beige suit with white embroidery.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Performance Before Parade]
Photograph of a performance before the Day of the Dead parade presented by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas on November 3rd, 2000. An audience watches a group of people dressed as skeletons as they dance.
Date:
November 3, 2000
Creator:
Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin, Tex.)
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History