Photograph by
Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
Subject of
Unidentified Man or Men
Unidentified Woman or Women
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (image): 9 15/16 x 6 7/8 in (25.2 x 17.5 cm)
Description
A black and white photograph of an Ethiopian American wedding party. At center is the bride and groom. The bride wears a white dress with shawl that wraps around her head and shoulders. She holds a bouquet of flowers and ribbons. The groom wears a dark cloak over a white, knee-length tunic and light-colored pants. On either side of the couple are priests in Ethiopian Coptic vestments. A large Coptic cross is on the front of the priest to the left. There are several other people gathered behind the couple. Two patterned and fringed ceremonial umbrellas are held over the group. A young boy in a dark blazer stands in front. On the verso is the stamp of the photographer, Lloyd Yearwood, along with a handwritten inscription: [Ethiopian / African American wedding].
Place made
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place
Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Type
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Topic
Christianity
Families
Marriage customs and rites
Photography
Religion
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.150.3.17
Restrictions & Rights
© Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540425fbb-0093-406a-98bc-cc482d0d6b61

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