Historical information

The frame was hand carved by Cecil Rice and given to his aunt Mrs Marion Gargan. Cecil Rice ( 1912 - 1985) was the son of Walter Cecil Rice and Ellen Theresa Gargan.

Significance

This item is a pictorial record of a 1920s wedding. Wedding dresses are a useful way to chart changing fashions. The Gargans were early settlers in the Orbost district.

Physical description

A small black / white wedding photograph of a seated man with a woman standing beside him. He is wearing a dark suit, white bow tie and is holding a pair of white gloves in one hand. She is wearing a dress which finishes above the ankles. She has a veil which is "cloche" style and is holding a large bunch of flowers.The photograph has a yellow frame and is mounted on gold card inside an ornately carved wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

on front - Marion & Tom Gargan 1923