Photograph of an Ethiopian American wedding party

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A black and white photograph of an Ethiopian American wedding party. At center is the bride and groom. The bride wears a white dress with shawl that wraps around her head and shoulders. She holds a bouquet of flowers and ribbons. The groom wears a dark cloak over a white, knee-length tunic and light-colored pants. On either side of the couple are priests in Ethiopian Coptic vestments. A large Coptic cross is on the front of the priest to the left. There are several other people gathered behind the couple. Two patterned and fringed ceremonial umbrellas are held over the group. A young boy in a dark blazer stands in front. On the verso is the stamp of the photographer, Lloyd Yearwood, along with a handwritten inscription: [Ethiopian / African American wedding].

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