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Newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins ascend from Central Park in New York City, signing their marriage contract in the air, 8 November 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving
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Newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins ascend from Central Park in New York City, signing their marriage contract in the air, 8 November 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving
BALLOON WEDDING, 1865.
Newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins ascend from Central Park in New York City, signing their marriage contract in the air, 8 November 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving
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1865 Ascent Boynton Celebration Couple Hot Air Balloon Husband Lowe Mary November Professor Spectator Wedding Weird Wife Jenkins Newlywed
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This print captures the extraordinary moment when newlyweds Dr. John F. Boynton and Mary West Jenkins embarked on a truly unique wedding celebration in New York City on 8 November 1865. In this contemporary American wood engraving titled "Balloon Wedding" the couple can be seen ascending from Central Park, signing their marriage contract high up in the air. The image showcases the audacity and adventurous spirit of this mid-19th century couple, who chose to exchange vows in an unconventional manner. Surrounded by a crowd of curious spectators, they symbolize love taking flight as they rise above the cityscape in a magnificent hot air balloon. Dr. Boynton, a respected professor, and his wife Mary captivate our imagination with their daring act of matrimony suspended in mid-air. This peculiar spectacle must have left many bewildered yet inspired by their courage to defy tradition and embrace novelty. The engraving beautifully portrays the joyous atmosphere that enveloped Central Park that day; people gather around to witness this one-of-a-kind event with awe-struck expressions on their faces. The scene is filled with excitement as friends, family members, and strangers alike join together to celebrate this union between two souls. Granger Art on Demand has skillfully preserved this historic moment for us to marvel at over a century later—an enduring testament to love's ability to transcend boundaries and soar beyond expectations.
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