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Photograph by:
Lloyd W. Yearwood, American, 1925 - 2011  Search this
Subject of:
Unidentified Man or Men  Search this
Unidentified Woman or Women  Search this
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)
Type:
gelatin silver prints
portraits
Place made:
Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Cultural Place:
Ethiopia, East Africa, Africa
Date:
ca. 1960
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].
Topic:
African American  Search this
Christianity  Search this
Families  Search this
Marriage customs and rites  Search this
Photography  Search this
Religion  Search this
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.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd540425fbb-0093-406a-98bc-cc482d0d6b61
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.150.3.17