HOBJ3200 Accession Number: HOBJ3200

Description

A portrait of an unidentified army captain and his bride leaving their wedding ceremony to begin the reception. Note the captain is wearing glasses, Second World War service medals and a ceremonial sword. The bride is wearing a patterned satin wedding dress with a veil, and carrying a bouquet of flowers. Behind the bride and groom are two bridesmaids and another army officer. The officers are probably from the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) based in Japan.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3200
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c June 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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