Sarah Yates (1822-1892) and Adelaide Yates (1823-1917) with husbands Eng and Chang Bunker (1811-1874) and sons – (Mathew Brady) ◄ 너무 이른 다음 것 ►

Artist: Mathew Brady

박물관: Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation (Pleasantville, United States)

기술: Photograph

Sarah and Adelaide Yates met Chang and Eng Bunker at the North Carolina wedding of mutual friends in 1838. The Bunkers then courted the teenaged girls with flute serenades and romantic declarations. Adelaide had to break down Sally’s reluctance but the nuptials were finally held in 1843. During their 31 years of marriage, Sarah and Adelaide produced a total of 21 children. On the left is Sarah Yates (