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The elaborate memorial depicts angels opening the gates of Heaven, a dove, grieving figures, a harp, floral details, and Josie’s original oval portrait. Metallic-gold highlights appear throughout the design, including the lettering, decorative borders, heavenly gates, and central memorial imagery.
Printed along the lower edge is:
Copyrighted and Published by H.F. Wendell & Co., Leipsic, Ohio, 1917
The lithograph appears to have been produced from a copyrighted 1917 design and personalized for Josie following her death in 1927.
This example is especially notable for its exceptional condition and complete decorative presentation. The lithograph remains unusually bright and clean, with crisp printing and strong metallic-gold detail. I see no tears, foxing, water staining, or significant creasing. Any minor signs of age are limited and should be reviewed in the accompanying close-up photographs.
The memorial retains its original gold-colored foil backing, which extends beyond the lithograph to form a decorative border.
The original glass was accidentally broken approximately 26 years ago. Several years ago, the piece was fitted with clear replacement glass, and the wider outer perimeter was rebound with new glittered metallic-gold ribbon tape (as it was originally). This outer ribbon frames the glass and folds around the edges to secure the glass, memorial, and backing board together.
Please note that the glittered replacement ribbon is one uniform gold color. Reflections and differences in lighting may cause it to appear lighter or darker in individual photographs.
The exact type and UV rating of the replacement glass are unknown.
The reverse has an older pressed-fiber backing board and aged hanging wire. The hanging wire shows wear and fraying and should be inspected or replaced before the memorial is hung.
This is a striking and uncommon surviving example of early-20th-century mourning art. It would be an excellent addition to a collection of funeral memorabilia, mourning ephemera, religious folk art, genealogical material, or unusual historical décor.
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