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Decree, 1802 Dec 15.

Title
Decree, 1802 Dec 15.
Author
Berenguer de Marquina, Félix, 1738-1826
Publication
Mexico [City], 1802.

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[1] p.; folio.
Subject
  • Jarabe (Dance)
  • Folk dancing > Mexico
  • Performing arts > Law and legislation > Mexico
  • Dance > Mexico > 19th century
  • Morals and dancing
Note
  • In Spanish.
  • Signed with the rubric (ink) of Félix Berenguer de Marquina, Viceroy of New Spain and by his executive secretary.
  • This document firmly outlaws the then popular dance, the Jaravo gatuno, declared to be immoral.
  • A penalty of five years imprisonment is placed upon the performer of the dance and two years upon the observer. These "castigos" were applied to male and female offenders. Cf. *MGS (Mexican) Schwendener and Tibbels. Legends and dances of old Mexico. 1934. p. 3.
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  • Cataloged
Call Number
(S) *MGZM-Res. Ber F
OCLC
NYPY737235867-A
Author
Berenguer de Marquina, Félix, 1738-1826.
Title
Decree, 1802 Dec 15.
Imprint
Mexico [City], 1802.
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Local Subject
Folk dancing -- Mexico.
Performing arts -- Law and legislation -- Mexico
Dance -- Mexico -- 19th century.
Morals and dancing.
Research Call Number
(S) *MGZM-Res. Ber F
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