Photograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Object numberM2023/042:001
TitlePhotograph of the wedding of Jackie and Tony Weiss, 1983
Creator David Huban (photographer)
DescriptionColour photograph of Jackie Weiss (nee Wise) as she lights and makes a blessing over the candles with her mother, Elizabeth Wise (on right) and mother-in-law, Nelly Weiss (on left).
Traditional Jewish weddings begin with separate simultaneous receptions by the groom and the bride for close friends and family. By tradition the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a week prior to the wedding. This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
Traditional Jewish weddings begin with separate simultaneous receptions by the groom and the bride for close friends and family. By tradition the bride and groom refrain from seeing each other for a week prior to the wedding. This is part of a collection of images photographed by David Huban representing some of the rituals and customs at a Jewish wedding.
Production date 1983-02-06 - 1983-02-06
Production period20th century
Subjectweddings, marriage customs, Maccabean Hall, families
Object namephotographs
Materialpaper
Dimensions
- width: 125.00 mm
height: 89.00 mm
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Jackie Weiss