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Image Not Available for The arrival of the bride at the house of the bridegroom. The bride must walk on the carpet. On the way from her house to his house no human is allowed to touch her.
The arrival of the bride at the house of the bridegroom. The bride must walk on the carpet. On the way from her house to his house no human is allowed to touch her.
Image Not Available for The arrival of the bride at the house of the bridegroom. The bride must walk on the carpet. On the way from her house to his house no human is allowed to touch her.

The arrival of the bride at the house of the bridegroom. The bride must walk on the carpet. On the way from her house to his house no human is allowed to touch her.

Creator Deutscher Verlag (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 22.9 x 18.3 cm (9 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/4701
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The deeply veiled bride is carried by horse to the house of the bridegroom.
The deeply veiled bride is carried by horse to the house of the bridegroom.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for In a ceremonious train, the bridegroom rides with relatives and friends to the house of the bride.
In a ceremonious train, the bridegroom rides with relatives and friends to the house of the bride.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The bride's father lays a towel on the shoulder of the bridegroom and escorts him to the border of his land. At that point, the bridegroom and three of his friends gallop back home.
The bride's father lays a towel on the shoulder of the bridegroom and escorts him to the border of his land. At that point, the bridegroom and three of his friends gallop back home.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
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.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The groom kisses the hand of his father-in-law. Both the groom and bride receive apples from their in-laws. During the ceremony the apples are halved and exchanged. With this action, it is hoped that the pantry will never be empty of the young couple.
The groom kisses the hand of his father-in-law. Both the groom and bride receive apples from their in-laws. During the ceremony the apples are halved and exchanged. With this action, it is hoped that the pantry will never be empty of the young couple.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The wedding ceremony is carried out in front of a small round table, on which the wine and bread lies. The wedding veil of the bride is ventilated by the priest.
The wedding ceremony is carried out in front of a small round table, on which the wine and bread lies. The wedding veil of the bride is ventilated by the priest.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The bride is now under the protection of the man.
The bride is now under the protection of the man.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Behind the banner bearer, a horse carries the bride's trousseau. It breaks down under the load of two heavy coloured painted chests.
Behind the banner bearer, a horse carries the bride's trousseau. It breaks down under the load of two heavy coloured painted chests.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A "gentleman" without shoes must still make a good impression. He will pay to have this young lady give him a pedicure so he can still put "his best foot forward".
A "gentleman" without shoes must still make a good impression. He will pay to have this young lady give him a pedicure so he can still put "his best foot forward".
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Huge cigarette advertising billboard stands beside the small Philippine houses.
Huge cigarette advertising billboard stands beside the small Philippine houses.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for This house beetle will not venture out into the sun now, as he skin does not yet contain enough defensive materials to form a pigment screen.
This house beetle will not venture out into the sun now, as he skin does not yet contain enough defensive materials to form a pigment screen.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for After food the house order prescribes an afternoon "quiet hour" which all participants dedicate themselves without grumbling.
After food the house order prescribes an afternoon "quiet hour" which all participants dedicate themselves without grumbling.
Deutscher Verlag
1930s
Photograph
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