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Unusual original antique sepia-toned photograph capturing a historical funeral or memorial display featuring a casket surrounded by elaborate floral arrangements, wreaths, and sympathy tributes.
The casket features decorative handles and lace-trimmed fabric, with numerous floral sprays arranged throughout the room.
Several arrangements feature memorial ribbons, including one appearing to read \"Father.\" The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century funeral customs, mourning traditions, and historical floral arrangements.
The photograph is mounted on its original gray cardboard backing with a decorative embossed border. Overall measurements are approximately 10.5 x 8 inches. Estimated to date from the early 1900s to 1930s, although the exact year is unknown.
Antique condition with age-related toning, discoloration, spotting, surface wear, and edge and corner wear. The cardboard mount has noticeable brown staining, small areas of surface paper loss, and minor corner damage. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.
An interesting piece of historical funeral photography for collectors of mourning memorabilia, Victorian and Edwardian funeral traditions, mortuary history, and antique photographic ephemera.
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