HOBJ3746 Accession Number: HOBJ3746

Description

An unidentified bride and groom cut their three tiered wedding cake with a ceremonial sword, after their wedding in Japan. The groom, a lieutenant in dress uniform, is probably a member of the British Army, and the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK). Also in the official wedding party at the reception are the best man, an Australian Army captain in dress uniform (left), and two bridesmaids holding glasses of champagne. The bridesmaids' bouquets are lying on the table on either side of the ornate cake.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3746
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c November 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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