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Gift of Gregory Rice, 2014.142.4 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wedding of William P. Rice, Jr. and Carol Paquin
Gift of Gregory Rice, 2014.142.4 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wedding of William P. Rice, Jr. and Carol Paquin

SubjectPortrait of Mary Virginia Davis American, 1912 - 1992
Date1970-1971
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (photo height x width): 3 1/8 × 4 5/8in. (7.9 × 11.7cm)
Other (overall height x width): 3 1/2 × 5in. (8.9 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Gregory Rice
DescriptionTwo color photos. (.4) is from the wedding of William P. Rice Jr. and Carol Paquin, 11/1970 or 1971. Gregory Rice, the best man is standing next to the bride and groom. (.5) is Mary Virginia Davis Rice standing with, Carol Paquin Rice (the bride), and Charlene Pettig (family friend). The wedding was held at St. Pauls' Roman Catholic Church of Glastonbury.

Object number2014.142.4-.5
Markings(.4) Verso, handwritten in pencil: "[Wedding of William P. Rice Jr. &/ Carol Paquin - Gregory Rice, bestman/ 11/1970 or 1971]"

(.5) Verso, handwritten in pencil: "[Mary Virginia Davis Rice, w/ / Carol Paquin Rice & Charlene/ Pettig]"
NotesRelated Note: This dress in this photograph was originally made by Mary E Tracy for her sister, Margaret Helen Tracy's wedding to Charles T Davis in 1908. Margaret's daughter, Mary Virginia Davis, wore the dress for her wedding to William Paul Rice in 1942. The dress was also worn by Mary Davis' daughter-in-law Carol Paquin at her wedding to William Paul Rice Jr. in 1970.
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