Quinceanera Rhinestone Tiara, 2011

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Artifact Overview

Girls in the Hispanic community often celebrate their 15th birthday, or Quinceanara, with a special ceremony marking their passage from childhood to adulthood. The young woman is crowned with a tiara by parents or godparents. The tiara denotes that she is a "princess" before God and the world, represents her triumph over childhood, and her ability to face the challenges ahead.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tiara

Date Made

2011

Creator Notes

Distributed by Quinceanera-Boutique.com Inc.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.206.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rhinestone
Metal
Plate (Material)

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.75 in
Width: 5 in
Length: 5.5 in

Inscriptions

In center relief: 15 Sticker on packaging: 01-2-6405 / grace tiara - silver-15