Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Object Identification Number |
1992.034.001 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Donor |
Moullette, John |
Description |
Black and white photograph of a couple standing in front of a train. The woman on the viewer left is wearing a light-colored dress, hat, necklace and earrings. Her dark wavy hair is pulled up under her hat. The man stands to the viewer's right, wearing a dark jacket with light pocketsquare and shirt. He is wearing glasses; his proper right arm is around the woman's shoulder. Behind them is a dark-colored train carriage with windows. The photo has a white border. The back reads "The bride & groom at station / on way to Venice". It is printed on "Agfa-Brovira" paper. |
Print Size |
4.75 x 3.5 |
Creation Date |
20th century |
Search Terms |
wedding honeymoon Denmark Venice Moullette, Doretta Hedvig Margarethe Philipsen Moullette, Margaret Dorothy Philipsen train transportation |
Given In Memory Of |
In memory of Margaret Philipsen Moullette |
Date Received by Museum |
04/03/1992 |
Provenance |
The couple in the photo are not identified other than as the bride and groom on their way to Venice. The items in this accession belonged to Doretta Hedvig Margarethe (Philipsen) Moullette. She was born in 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Danish immigrants. Her father was Charles Andrew Philipsen and her mother was Pauline Marie Petersen. Charles Andrew Philipsen was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1868. He was a metal spinner. After serving in the Royal Danish Navy and the building of the Kiel Canal, Charles immigrated to the United States in 1892, settling in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he took up the trades of copper and tinsmith. Pauline Marie Peterson was born in Viborg, Denmark in 1874. According to family history, Pauline was trained as a household servant in the Christianborg castle. Pauline immigrated to Philadelphia for an arranged marriage (through mutual friends) with Charles in 1899. In Philadelphia, the couple lived in the vicinity of relatives with the surnames of Andersons [sic], Christiansens and Petersens. According to the Wall of Honor information form, Charles was a charter member of the Philadelphia Danish Brotherhood Society. Like many Danish immigrants, Charles and Pauline did not speak much Danish in their adopted country; however, they did display both the Danish and American flags in their home. Margaret was the eldest of six children born to Charles and Paulina. Margaret completed elementary education and began working as an "au pair" and traveling companion to a wealthy Philadelphians. Later, she also worked as a waitress in several upscale restaurants and hotels in Philadelphia. Margaret married Clarence Moulette in 1926. Her son, John B. Moullette, was born 23 January 1927. Margaret was able to visit her Danish relatives and tour Denmark once after World War II. Margaret died in 1967 and is buried with her mother and father in a cemetery in Philadelphia. Her son John B. Moullette served twice in the United States Marine Corps, from 1943-1946 (World War II) and again from 1950-1952 (Korean War). In the interim, he served in the United States Merchant Marines. After the Korean War, he married Lillian M. Lay in 1954 and had five children. He became a teacher, university professor and international consultant. |
Images |
177\1992034001.JPG |
Accession number |
1992.034 |