Untitled (couple exchanging vows at wedding) 1910

Editor: Here we have an untitled photograph by Hamblin Studio, showing a couple exchanging vows at their wedding. The image is bright, almost glaring. What strikes you about this photograph? Curator: This image offers a glimpse into the performance of marriage, particularly within a specific cultural context. How does the staging of this ritual, with its emphasis on display and tradition, reinforce or challenge societal norms around gender, race, and class? Editor: That's a lot to consider. Thanks! Curator: Of course! It underscores the importance of examining historical images through a lens of critical awareness.