The Objects

Crown worn by Carmella Marcella Garcia at the Miss Gay US of A at-large pageant, 1989. 

Crown worn by Carmella Marcella Garcia at the Miss Gay America pageant in 1997. 

'Queen for a Day' illustration under a letter penned by Janet Haggerty to Ron Sanford

Headshot of Lauren LeMasters

Headshot of Diana Hutton

Here you will find objects related to celebration in the LGBTQ+ community throughout the South, although oftentimes networks of social interaction extended throughout the country. We have taken special care to include headshots of several award-winning drag queens, who each cultivated a unique personal style and sense of decoration in pageant displays. Notice not only crowns, but other jewelry, such as earrings and necklaces.