Name/TitleUntitled wedding scramble
About this objectFramed reproduction of a black and white photograph (date and photographer unknown) showing a traditional 'wedding scramble' in Gemmell Street, Bridgeton. The crowd appears to comprise of women and children, and some Glasgow tenements are partially visible in the background.
MakerUnknown
Maker RolePhotographer
Date Madec.1952
Period1950s
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
Medium and MaterialsInorganic, plastic (?)
Organic, wood and paper
MeasurementsH: 295 x W: 420 x D: 20 mm (incl. frame)
Subject and Association Keywordsmarriage, weddings
Subject and Association Keywordstraditions & customs
Subject and Association KeywordsGlasgow history
Subject and Association Descriptionhttps://ichscotland.org/wiki/scramble:
The‘scramble’ or ‘poor-oot’ (pour out) is a tradition related to weddings. As newlyweds drive off from the church after their wedding ceremony the groom (or husband) throws handfuls of coins out of the car window. Children then ‘scramble’ in the street to grab the scattered money. Presumably this originally symbolised the new husband sharing his ‘good fortune’ and demonstrating his happiness? There may be similar traditions or different names for this custom in different parts of the country. The term ‘Poor-oot’ is used in the East coast of Scotland but it is known as a ‘scramble’ in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
Named CollectionGlasgow Women's Library
Object TypePrint
Object numberGWL-2017-37
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved