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Weddings

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 97 Collections and/or Records:

Wedding Gown, between 1911-1914

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Identifier: B124.01.0001.00001
Abstract The underdress is made from fine pink cotton and has three-quarter length sleeves covered in an ultra-fine silk chiffon. The lace overdress has lace appliqué leaves and flowers, (some have set rhinestones), as well as lace cutwork. A lace covered pinkwaist-cincher is in the center front. A long weighted tassel hangs from a multi-layered peach silk chiffon flower. Most of the lace floral and leaf design is toward the lower edge of the dress. An additional drape of more elaborate lace sweeps...
Dates: between 1911-1914

Wedding Gown with Waist Drape, between 1915-1920

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Identifier: B249.01.0001.00001
Abstract A wedding gown with a waist drape. The bodice has three layers: bottom layer consists of ornate copper threads on ivory satin fabric (originally part of another garment made approximately ten years earlier); the middle layer is silk, and the top layer is silk jacquard. From the waist down, there are two layers: bottom layer is a fine thin silk underlay and the top layer is an off-white silk jacquard overdress. There are capped chiffon sleeves and a cotton petersham waistband that also serves...
Dates: between 1915-1920

Wedding Handkerchief, circa 1935

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Identifier: B120.05.0008.00005
Abstract

A white wedding handkerchief with blue embroidery lining the perimeter of the handkerchief and featuring a blue cotton scalloped hem with blue embroidery above the hem on all four sides. The embroidery consists of block, satin, running and chain stitches and cutwork. The four corners have a design with one flower in each corner surrounded by fifteen smaller flowers and scores of small circles. This was worn by Peryle Hayutin Beck on her wedding day.

Dates: circa 1935

Wedding Memory Book, 1947

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Identifier: B392.01.0003.00002
Abstract

Wedding book with copy of wedding guest list, story of how couple met and got engaged, list of gifts received and very brief family tree.

Dates: 1947

Wedding of Aimee Peyser and Melvin G. Strauss, 1923 March 7

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00043
Abstract Wedding reception for Aimee Peyser and Melvin G. Strauss at the Shirley Savoy Hotel. The bride and groom stand to the right of the table with their guests sitting and standing around the table. Identified in the photograph are Toni Jaitzen, Sally Fried, Ben Gollard, Deena Strauss, Herman Strauss, Norton Schwartz, Henry Schwartz, Rachel Schwartz, Lizzie Nelson, Mrs. Preskauer, Jake Gross, Maimee Gross, Morton Harris, Harry and Mary Aarons, Ray and Blanche Rejejetrou, Ray David, Doris...
Dates: 1923 March 7

Wedding of Clarence Goldblatt and Freida Sugarman, 1951 February 24

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Identifier: B063.05.0013.00090
Abstract

Family portrait at the wedding of Clarence Goldblatt and Frieda Sugarman Goldblatt. Left to right are Faye B. Joseph, sister of the bride; Harriet Gross, sister of the bride; Ruby Lasoff, niece of the bride; Kiva Sugarman, father of the bride; Frieda Sugarman Goldblatt, bride; Clarence Goldblatt, groom; Everett Goldblatt, brother of the groom; Rose Goldblatt, mother of the groom; and Morris Goldblatt, father of the groom. Two unidentified little girls stand on either side of the bride.

Dates: 1951 February 24

Wedding of Estelle Borwick and Sigmund Herzstein, 1928 June 3

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Identifier: B063.05.0005.00010
Abstract Family portrait from the Estelle Borwick, Sigmund Herzstein wedding in the Grand Ballroom of the Brown Palace Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Back row left to right Maude Herzstein, Simon Herzstein, Florence Borwick, David Borwick, Simon Herzstein Jr., Edith Goldfarb, Herman Stein, Gundell Goldansky, and David K. Lord. Second row left to right Amelia Marks, Agnes Goldfarb, Ben Borwick, Nathan Herzstein, Sigmund Herzstein, Estelle Borwick Herzstein, Hattie D. Borwick, Ray Berger Goldansky,...
Dates: 1928 June 3

Wedding of Gertrude Miller and Frank Philippi, 1936 August 23

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Identifier: B063.05.0021.00026
Abstract

Wedding portrait of Frank Philippi and Gertrude Miller standing in front of a fireplace.

Dates: 1936 August 23

Wedding of Israel and Frieda Toltz, circa 1927

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00058
Abstract

Formal wedding portrait of Israel and Frieda Toltz.

Dates: circa 1927

Wedding of John R. and Dora B. Levand, 1915

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Identifier: B063.05.0038.00070
Abstract

A large group of people stand behind John R. and Dora B. Levand on their wedding day.

Dates: 1915