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Highly curated collection dedicated to the preservation of Tampa, Florida’s prestigious Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) legacy.
This investment-grade assembly features rare, mid-century milestone documents alongside authentic commemorative pieces, offering a comprehensive look at the history of the nation's most famous pirate festival.
This is a spectacular acquisition opportunity for serious Florida historians, institutional archives, or advanced collectors of fraternal organization ephemera.
Historical Ephemera Pieces:
* 1954 Gasparilla Golden Jubilee Program: A beautifully preserved 50th-anniversary celebration souvenir book. This extensive text documents early festival history and features the official officer directory, listing high-profile naval officers and dignitaries from historic military hubs like Norfolk, Virginia.
* 1954 Official Coronation Ball Invitation: A rare piece of official Krewe correspondence dated February 3, 1954. Complete with its original postmarked envelope addressed to a Tampa resident, it outlines the strict formal dress codes required for gentlemen serving as ushers at the historic Coronation Ball.
Curated Exhibition & Accent Pieces:
* Vintage Framed Ship Invasion Photograph: A crisp, vibrant color photograph capturing the magnificent Jose Gasparilla pirate vessel mid-invasion, heavily decorated in celebratory flags and surrounded by its traditional water flotilla.
* Vintage "Tampa" Branded Wooden Model Ship: A detailed, mid-century wooden three-masted pirate ship with fabric sails and skull-and-crossbones flags, featuring "Tampa" proudly stamped on the display base.
* Vintage "Gasparilla" Stuffed Pirate Doll: A classic mid-century vinyl/oilcloth pirate figure featuring the iconic, bold red "GASPARILLA" chest sash.
* Heavy Brass Pocket Transit Compass: A traditional Brunton-style heavy brass pocket transit compass. Adds a flawless, functional nautical aesthetic to a historical display bookcase or mantle.
* "Tampa Treasures" Cookbook: A classic culinary compilation published by the Junior League of Tampa, preserving the traditional Spanish, Cuban, and coastal Florida flavor profiles tied to the region.
* Complementary Pirate & Nautical Decor: Includes a pair of articulated hand-carved wooden sea captain shelf-sitters, a vintage feathered real-down toucan display piece, a small resin pirate gnome, and a miniature lit-up novelty pirate ship model.
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