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Queer Brides Say "I Do" in Vintage 1920's Wedding Photo Archive
by Queer, LGBTQ Wedding
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Woodland Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
[LGBTQ] Queer Brides Say "I Do" in Vintage 1920's Wedding Photo Archive of 3 Original Photographs . Original vintage black and white gelatin prints measure 6" x 3.5". The images capture a male as a bride, dressed in a ruffled white wedding dress and intricate floral veil. The groom is woman dressed in a dapper suit, whilst wearing a bold mustache. The marriage officiant is a woman dressed in a long black coat, wide leg trousers, and large top hat. She also sports a faux beard and holds a large bible. The groomsmen are women dressed in suits, ties, and bold mustaches. One bridesmaid is a man dressed in a long lace dress, black scarf, and lace floral hat. A man poses as the flower girl, as he wears a knee-length white ruffled dress, knee-high socks, and white mary-jane flats. He also holds a basket full of roses, and wears a floral headband. In one image, the marriage officiant holds a bible whilst the couple stands under a floral wedding arch. The photos appear to have been taken out of a scrapbook. An intimate view of queer marriage in the early 20th century. This photo archive is in very good condition.
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- Bookseller
- Max Rambod Inc.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19487
- Title
- Queer Brides Say "I Do" in Vintage 1920's Wedding Photo Archive
- Author
- Queer, LGBTQ Wedding
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
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About the Seller
Max Rambod Inc.
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Woodland Hills, California
About Max Rambod Inc.
Max Rambod Inc offers thousands of rare books, historical documents, letters, manuscripts, printed ephemera, and first editions in a variety of fields. These include Americana, Women's History, Military History, Science & Technology, Philosophy, African Americana, Literature, Art, and more.
For over 30 years, we have served a clientele of collectors, private institutions, universities, and public libraries in acquisition and collection development. We are members of ILAB, ABAA, and PADA, and have furnished collections around the world with rare and unique material; from the personal letters of literary greats to first edition Journals of Congress to unique pamphlets from the civil rights era. We strive to find archives and original early printed material that can fill gaps in existing institutional holdings; the kind of material that can bring new perspectives to the traditionally disregarded voices of indigiouneous peoples, women, and African-Americans.
We pride ourselves on the ability to track down the rarest and most interesting material for our client's collections. The partnerships we form with libraries, institutions, and personal collectors begin with a phone call or an email and last for decades. We offer an unconditional guarantee for each item's authenticity and completeness.
For over 30 years, we have served a clientele of collectors, private institutions, universities, and public libraries in acquisition and collection development. We are members of ILAB, ABAA, and PADA, and have furnished collections around the world with rare and unique material; from the personal letters of literary greats to first edition Journals of Congress to unique pamphlets from the civil rights era. We strive to find archives and original early printed material that can fill gaps in existing institutional holdings; the kind of material that can bring new perspectives to the traditionally disregarded voices of indigiouneous peoples, women, and African-Americans.
We pride ourselves on the ability to track down the rarest and most interesting material for our client's collections. The partnerships we form with libraries, institutions, and personal collectors begin with a phone call or an email and last for decades. We offer an unconditional guarantee for each item's authenticity and completeness.
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