Edwardian wedding party, Falkirk

Maker
Thomas Easton
Production date
Circa 1907
 Description
The bride and groom are seated. The groom is wearing a double-breasted coat, high collar and trousers. He has a waxed moustache and pince-nez. His buttonhole sports a ribbon. The bride has a long white dress and floral bouquet. The location appears to be a tenement landing.
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Object detail

Department
Photo
Collection
Easton, Thomas, Collection/Family & Personal Papers Group
Maker
Production date
Circa 1907
Subject place
Falkirk town centre/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Edwardian couples were married by the minister (72%), the priest (11%), or other religious form (11%), in the bride's house: church ceremonies were for the well off. 'Irregular marriages' by declaration before witnesses and registered with a Sheriff formed 6%. (Smout, TC).
Accession number
P11760

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