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Albie Booth and Bride
Albie Booth and Bride

Albie Booth and Bride

SubjectPortrait of Albie Booth American, 1908 - 1959
SubjectPortrait of Marion Noble Booth American, 1908 - 1998
Date1932
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 1/8 x 6 1/8in. (20.6 x 15.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 8 1/8 x 6 1/8in. (20.6 x 15.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Minneapolis Public Library
DescriptionFormal portrait of a young man and a young woman seated on an upholstered sofa. She wears a short, sleeveless taffeta gown trimmed with organdy, and jewelry, including a necklace, bracelet, and rings. Filigree buckles are on her shoes. He wears a tuxedo with a bow tie and carnation on his lapel. The ring on his left hand appears to be a college ring. A patterned carpet is on the floor. A cabinet with a lock is in the background.
Object number2001.136.4
MarkingsOn verso, stamped in blue ink: "AUG 7 1932 A M." Stamped in purple ink: "the following credit must be / printed underneath each / reproduction of this picture / PHOTOGRAPH FROM / WIDE WORLD / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF / NOT TO BE SYNICATED, RENTED OR LOANED / THIS PHOTO MUST NOT BE USED FOR ADVERTISING / PURPOSES WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION."InscribedOn verso, inscribed in pencil: "2 col Spts Sunday / Albie Booth & Bride / (Marian Noble)"; at lower right, accession number.NotesSubject Note: Albert J. Booth, Jr., "Albie Booth," was a three-sport captain and football star at Yale from 1929 to 1931. He scored all three touchdowns in the 21-13 upset of Army in 1930.
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