Wedding Bouquet
Object
Ceremonial Items
Object number
2026.13
Physical Description
Wedding bouquet made from fake fabric and metallic flowers, ceramic ornaments such as doves, bells, and shoes, and two metallic horse shoes which say 'Good Luck'. There is a large ceramic flower at the base. The flowers and some ornaments are attached to a wire hoop.
Object history
This wedding bouquet belonged to Annie Beatrice Poore, an active member in the Haggerston Corp of the Salvation Army.
Annie who was born in Dalston on 17th August 1900. During her early years her family lived at various addresses across Hackney.
Both of Annie Poore's parents were members of the Haggerston Corp of the Salvation Army. Annie's husband, John Fosh was a member of the Salvation Army Band, playing the tenor horn. They married on Christmas Day, 1930 at St Paul's Church in Haggerston. They lived in the basement of Annie's father's house at 86 Albion Drive. Later, Annie's daughter, Doreen, joined the Salvation Army.
During her life, Annie kept in touch with many friends and members of the Salvation Army.
Annie died in 1958 and on the 27th June, her funeral took place at the Haggerston Salvation Army Hall.
Annie who was born in Dalston on 17th August 1900. During her early years her family lived at various addresses across Hackney.
Both of Annie Poore's parents were members of the Haggerston Corp of the Salvation Army. Annie's husband, John Fosh was a member of the Salvation Army Band, playing the tenor horn. They married on Christmas Day, 1930 at St Paul's Church in Haggerston. They lived in the basement of Annie's father's house at 86 Albion Drive. Later, Annie's daughter, Doreen, joined the Salvation Army.
During her life, Annie kept in touch with many friends and members of the Salvation Army.
Annie died in 1958 and on the 27th June, her funeral took place at the Haggerston Salvation Army Hall.
Associated Organisation
The Salvation Army (Association)
Associated Person
Poore, Annie Beatrice (Owner)
Associated Place
Material
Metal
Ceramic
Textiles
Dimension
Length: 220mm
Width: 140mm
Width: 140mm
On display?
No
