Meet the Collectors

All the people working on this website are passionate collectors of Mardi Gras. We created this website to show the world what Mardi Gras Krewes have given as favors over the years. None of the people contributing to this website are making a profit on it, we are paying out of our own pockets to bring this resource to the world. 

Nick Bourgeois

​Nick Bourgeois has been a collector of Mardi Gras Memorabilia since he was 15 years old. He started off with doubloons, and his collection has grown to encompass items such as invitations from the golden age, early Rex Ducals, and a myriad of pins and other favors. 

Mercedes Munster

Mercedes Munster has been collecting Mardi Gras memorabilia for over 30 years. A retired educator, Mercedes enjoys pursuing her hobby in her retirement. She has a passion for jewelry, history, and research, and this has morphed into one of the largest private favor and pin collections known. 

We would like to thank a few others: 

Herbie Leblanc (deceased)

Robbie Cangelosi

Terry Hauver

Arthur Hardy

Carol Cascio

Louis Jessup

Rafael Monzon

Marilyn & Celeste Bordelon

Thelia Eaby

Dr. Stephen Hales

Nora Lambert

Don Zatarain