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Photograph

Title
Portrait of the wedding reception of Florence Sam and Thomas Chong in the Masonic Hall, Melbourne
Description

Shows horseshoe shaped table set up with guests seated at some time during the meal. The bridal party at the back is standing but everyone else is seated. The bride wears a white dress with full veil. The groom is in a black suit with white wing collar shirt. No one appears to wear traditional Chinese-style dress.

Date
c. 1916
Place
Australia - Victoria - Melbourne
Interpretive description

Date based on date of wedding.

Versions

  1. Print
    Title
    Wedding portrait of Eloise Sam and Robert Ah Yee, 1919
    Date
    c. 1916
    Type
    Print
    Form
    negative
    Control
    LTA 801, f.39
    Source

    Ah Yee family collection, 1900-1983, 1900 - 1983, LTA 801; State Library of Victoria - Picture Collection. Details

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