Wedding portrait, 1900-1905

gelatin print

Gelatain print [?] formal wedding photograph, circa 1900-1905; US Naval officer from gunboat TOPEKA, identified as 'Alty' in 97.18.1, in full uniform, holds hat in right hand; standing next to seated bride, identified as 'Lucy' in 97.18.1; bride wears 'Gibson Girl' hairstyle, white wedding gown of lace tulle over ruffled skirt, lace bodice, white gloves, headpiece; print is surrounded by darker border and stamped to resemble a mat.