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Image Not Available for The best man of the groom prepares to catch the bride as she cries and falls in front of the church, which is a tradition. The groom makes his way to the church alone on foot.
The best man of the groom prepares to catch the bride as she cries and falls in front of the church, which is a tradition. The groom makes his way to the church alone on foot.
Image Not Available for The best man of the groom prepares to catch the bride as she cries and falls in front of the church, which is a tradition. The groom makes his way to the church alone on foot.

The best man of the groom prepares to catch the bride as she cries and falls in front of the church, which is a tradition. The groom makes his way to the church alone on foot.

Creator Deutscher Verlag (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22.5 x 18 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/4190
LocationNot currently on display

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