| Jewish Wedding and Reception; 1920s | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6203 |
| Catalog #: | 368303 | |
| Clip Number: | 368303-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON291B | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | London; England | |
| Year Shot: | 1920 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Wedding LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London WEDDINGS: Misc WEDDINGS: Traditions | |
| Description: | Weddings. Jewish wedding; England; c. 1920s. (Nothing specifically Jewish in clothing or in customs observed.) Bride and groom coming down steps through crowd of wedding guests who throw rice; rose petals; confetti. Bride looks like Olive Oil. CU bride in car talking to someone through window & waving as they drive away. Other members of wedding party come down steps. Bridesmaids wear close-fitting hat w/ coiled circles over their ears; a popular fashion at the time for hair as well as hats; it echoed the look of radio headphones. Bridesmaids and groomsmen pose; 1 couple start dancing on sidewalk. Shots of wedding guests talking outdoors. Next; at another site; many wedding guests; as well as wedding party; arriving in automobiles and walking up toward camera. Nurse carries child. 01.23.13.00 Interior: CU bride w/ mother. In receiving line; bride and mother sit together; groom standing to left; sometimes offscreen; as guests pass by & offer congratulations. A small child gives flowers to bride. Wedding party posing together. 01.26.14.11 The 3 bridesmaids form a chorus line; kicking in unison- -a very fun shot. Then they are joined by the groomsmen; adding an extra little step to their dance. Celebrations; ceremonies; families. | |
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