Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2012.009.0029Description
B&W photo of the Queen's Court from the Holy Ghost/Portuguese parade in 1958. Names, standing, L-R: Joan Bettencourt, Beverlee Lentz, Alice Santa Ana, Helen Santos, Sharon O'Connell, Stephanie Lopes, Arlene Mello, Queen Delores Bettencourt, Maryann Serpas, Arlinda Galvin, Sharon Harty, Frances Bettencourt, ?, Kay Core, Judy Core, Lois Ann Sheetz, Patricia O'Grady. Of the four young girls in the front, only the third from the left is identified. She is a cousin of the Queen, Gloria Leno.Photograph Details
Subject
Holy Ghost Celebration
The two girls on the outside, left and right, are the "Bar Girls". They hold the poles that surround the Queen on four sides to honor her as she walks in the center. The Queen is holding the crown. The girl to the left of the Queen is holding the scepter and the girl to the right of the Queen is holding the plate that goes with the crown. The other girls are holding fans, mainly made of feathers. All of the girls have small flower headpieces.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
