Photograph by:

John Johnson, American, 1879 - 1953  Search this

Subject of:

Luther Allen, American, 1885 - 1969  Search this

Ida Allen, American, 1887 - 1983  Search this

Unidentified Man or Men  Search this

Unidentified Woman or Women  Search this

Printed by:

Douglas R. Keister, American  Search this

Medium:

ink on paper

Dimensions:

H x W (Image): 10 x 14 in. (25.4 x 35.6 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm)

Type:

portraits

digital prints

Place captured:

Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America

Date:

ca. 1912; printed 2012

Description:

A digital print of Luther and Ida Allen's wedding photo in Lincoln, Nebraska. The couple stand on a wooden porch with their best man and maid of honor. The women stand to the right and hold flowers, the men stand to the left and hold their hands behind their backs. The house number [828] is visible above the group.

Topic:

African American  Search this

Domestic life  Search this

Families  Search this

Marriage customs and rites  Search this

Photography  Search this

Credit Line:

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number:

2012.56.2.34

Restrictions & Rights:

© Douglas Keister

Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification:

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source:

National Museum of African American History and Culture

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc13f7bb-13e4-46ec-a65c-45254a7ed51b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmaahc_2012.56.2.34