Invitation to the Quinceanera Celebration of Maritza Garza, 1992
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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.
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
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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