John and Bertha Papasian

Gender information of the object: 
Author: 
Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra
Charlotte Steffen
Type: 
Primary Material: 
Source: 
Berge Eramian Archive
Code: 
386
Translator: 
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Alexander-Michael Hadjilyra
Charlotte Steffen
Description: 
The photograph shows John and Bertha Papasian as an elderly couple. He is wearing a western-style long coat that covers most of his outfit, a white, high-collared shirt and a tie. Bertha is wearing a floor-length, long-sleeved elegant dress made from a dark-coloured fabric. In contrast to the simple skirt, the upper part of the dress has a high neckline and is richly decorated with an additional layer of transparent cloth (tulle?) with elaborate patterns in relief. Bertha’s coiffure is similar to that shown in other photographs, with her hair caught up. She is standing by the side of her husband who has his arm placed around her waist.