Antique 1905 Victorian Funeral Mourning Card Memento Mori Stranskey Gothic N2 For Sale

Authentic Antique 1905 Victorian / Edwardian Mourning CardItem Details:Deceased: Mrs. Joseph StranskeyDate of Death: November 3, 1905Age: 38 Years OldCountry of Origin: United StatesDimensions: Standard cabinet card size (approx. 4.25" x 6.5")

beautiful, genuine piece of late Victorian turn-of-the-century mourning history. This heavy black cardstock memorial features deep, ornate embossing and bright metallic gold foil typography. The central medallion showcases the classic Christian "Cross and Crown" motif, symbolizing heavenly reward, paired with a moving remembrance poem at the base.Condition:Excellent antique condition for its 120+ year age. The gold foil text remains remarkably crisp and vibrant with minimal fading. There is minor edge wear and light rubbing on the corners as expected for historic paper ephemera (please see photos for exact condition details).