Photograph by
Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
Subject of
Unidentified Woman or Women
Unidentified Man or Men
Date
1948 - 1970s
Medium
photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
Description
A black-and-white photograph of a newly married couple. The woman, left, is wearing a wedding dress, veil with flowers, pearl necklace and bracelet. The man, right, is wearing a dark suit and striped tie with light gloves. He has a moustache. There is a wedding cake in front of them and the bride is feeding a piece to her groom. Behind them is a pair of floral curtains.
Place made
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Families
Marriage customs and rites
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
Object number
2012.137.9.3
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59f53a195-a09d-435c-9ef9-8db3c88a1146

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