HOBJ3206 Accession Number: HOBJ3206

Description

An unidentified army captain and his bride watch as two Japanese chefs or kitchen assistants, dismantle the multi-tiered wedding cake at the wedding reception. The reception is being held in the gardens of a large building in Japan. 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. The captain is probably from the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) based in Japan.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3206
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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