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Metadata
Catalog Number |
555-663-7 |
Object Name |
Print, Photograph |
Date |
1986 |
Description |
Photo of Rose and Henry Ricci on their 50th Wedding Anniversay in 1986. Rose is wearing a white dress with silver bead designs. She is also wearing pearl earrings with a matching pearl necklace. Henry is wearing a brown print suit and tie with a white shirt and a white rose boutonniere. Written on the back of the photogrph in sharpie is the text: "Rose and Henry Ricci @ 50th Wedding Anniversary 1986." Rose, age 18, married Henry Ricci, age 23, at Sacred Heart Church in Los Angeles on December 20, 1936. His family was from Tuscany, but he was born in Pasadena and worked as a window-washer. Rose's maiden name was Pescitani. Her father was Leonardo (born in San Pietro Avellana, Italy) and her mother was Teresa (born in Agne, Italy). After immigrating to the United States, the family lived in Burbank and became citizens before World War II. Teresa worked at Libby's Cannery until at least 1936. Rose went to Burbank High School and was a longtime member of the Garibaldina Club, Italian Women's Club, and St. Peter's Italian Church. |
Size |
5" x 7" |
People |
Ricci, Rose Ricci, Henry |
Subjects |
Anniversary 50th Anniversary Formal Attire Bride Groom Weddings Photographs |
Search Terms |
Weddings Ricci Family Pescitani Family |