Description: This original antique photo is from a collection of antique photographs mostly from between 1880 and 1910 acquired from a large antique collection. The vast majority of the photos in this collection originate from throughout New York state and cover everything from portraits to landscapes. Type & Size: A 4x7 inches original photograph. Condition: Over 100 years old and definitely shows signs of age. Some photos in this collection have tears, fading, coloring, foxing, and other imperfections. Please take a close look at the provided photos to see precisely what the condition is like. This antique photograph is a memorial card for Betsey Derunt, who passed away on September 26, 1895. The card features elegant gold designs, a depiction of an open book, and is inscribed with heartfelt poetry reflecting on mourning and remembrance. Its aesthetic is indicative of late 19th-century sentimentality, often used to commemorate the deceased in a personal and respectful manner. Betsey Derunt?s memorial card suggests the deep emotional ties of the era, when such cards were common in American culture. This practice allowed families to acknowledge their loss while providing a tangible reminder of the loved one. The poignant text included on the card emphasizes the sense of loss experienced by those left behind, while also offering a sense of comfort in the belief of a safe transition to Heaven.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-20T16:11:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: memorial, antique, remembrance, mourning, Victorian, death
Theme: history, religious, social history, portrait
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Size: 4x7 inches
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1