1953 Press Photo Dancer Maisie Rogers

British Bride Has Two Weddings... Placing A Gold Thali Around Her Neck. Dancer Maisie Rogers had two ceremonies when she was married today to her stage partner Dickie Panther at Walthamstow. First was a ceremony at St. Mary's Parish church - and second was an Indian wedding in the marquee on the lawn of their new home - in Walthamstow, conducted by a Brahmin priest. During this ceremony a young boy sit alongside the groom and a little girl beside the bride. The groom placed a Gold Thali around the bride's neck - in place of the usual ring... Keystone Photo Shows: The groom places the Gold Thali around the neck of his bride - during the wedding ceremony...

Photo measures 8.25 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 12-12-1953.

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