| Accession Number | MELJ0772 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Meldrum, Donald Albert (Tim) |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | April 1955 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Wedding of Staff Sergeant Ryder, probably a member of the British Commonwealth Forces Korea ...
Description
Wedding of Staff Sergeant Ryder, probably a member of the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK), to his unidentified Japanese bride, in Japan. The groom is wearing his dress uniform, while the bride is wearing traditional Japanese dress, including a kimono, obi (sash), tsuno kakushi (hat or hood), zori (sandals) and tabi (two-toed socks). Here the bride and groom, who have removed their shoes, pose for a portrait at the wedding or reception.