Adella Smolensky Sliva and Helen Gierula
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date30 May 1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 4 1/16 x 2 3/8in. (10.3 x 6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 2 3/4in. (11.4 x 7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/2 x 2 3/4in. (11.4 x 7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval
DescriptionTwo women stand next to each other in front of a wooden arched trellis with bushes and trees in the background. The woman on the right wears a wedding dress with a train, and a veil with a cap. The woman on the left wears a bridesmaid's dress.
Object number2001.51.5
InscribedOn verso, in black ink, "Adella S. Sliva / Helen Gierula (sister / & / Maid / of / Honor) / May 30, 1936". Accession number is inscribed at bottom in pencil.NotesHistorical Note: Adella S. Smolensky (1909-2001) married John M. Sliva (about 1910-1996) 30 May 1936 in Holy Cross Church in New Britain, Connecticut. Her sister, Helen Gierula, was her Maid of Honor.On View
Not on view
