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Anniversaries
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Phoenix | Report | 3 Jan 2005 10:20 |
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Hi Brian. I take it from the wording of your query that you can identify most of the people in the photograph? It does sound as if it is a special occasion, if the women have bouquets of flowers. I've not heard of wedding anniversary photos, but I do know that people would celebrate anniversaries, even in wartime. My grandparents in Portsmouth certainly did during WW2 and I think they made more of the event than my own parents did. Do you know who is absent from the photograph? In 1915, it might well have been staged to send to sons at the front, using the occasion to take a photograph that would not otherwise have been deemed necessary. B |
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Gwyn in Kent | Report | 3 Jan 2005 08:56 |
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Are we talking UK Brian? I can't think that in wartime they would be able to go to that expense for an anniversary. Do you know who the people are? It was fairly common for the bride to wear a best dress that could be used afterwards, rather than just for a wedding, I believe. Could it be a wedding? Any photographers name that you can match with a trade directory to see when they worked? |
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John | Report | 3 Jan 2005 03:15 |
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The men's shirt collars may give a clue particularly the shape. Does the photo have any odd photographer markings on the back as this will help date the photo. John |
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Brian | Report | 3 Jan 2005 03:08 |
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I have a photograph that looks like a wedding except that everyone is too old. The "bride"(in black) sits in the middle with a large bouquet, her mother is on her left, the "groom" stands behing her, two nephews do duty as "groomsmen" wearing top hats and two young girls with big hats are "bridesmaids" and also have large bouquets. Could this be a formal wedding anniversary. The 25th. would make the ages about right and that would be in 1915. Does anyone know of anniversary habits about this period? Regards, Brian. |
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