Adella Smolensky Sliva and John M. Sliva on their Wedding Day
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
Date30 May 1936
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/2 x 2 3/8in. (8.9 x 6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/4 x 2 9/16in. (9.5 x 6.5cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/4 x 2 9/16in. (9.5 x 6.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Joan Briggaman and Janice Kaval
DescriptionA man and a woman stand near a group of people. The woman wears a wedding dress and veil and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers, including calla lillies. The man wears a tuxedo with a flower corsage on his lapel. Part of a stone building is visible at the right. Small white spots in the photograph are probably rice being thrown at the couple.
Object number2001.51.6
InscribedOn recto at bottom margin, in black ink, "May 30, 1936".On verso, in black ink, "Adella S. Sliva / John M. Sliva / May 30, 1936". Lower right, in pencil, accession number.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.
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