Mock Wedding c. 1930

"Mock Wedding" is a poignant photograph by James Van Der Zee, created around 1930. The image depicts a young, African-American couple in a mock wedding ceremony, with the bride adorned in a white dress and veil, and the groom in a tuxedo. The photograph is likely a portrait of a Harlem neighborhood in the 1930s. Van Der Zee, a prominent Harlem photographer, captured everyday life and aspirations of the Black community. This photograph is a testament to his artistic talent and his ability to document the social and cultural landscape of his time.