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Antique Victorian Post Mortem Child Cabinet Card Photograph – 1800s Mourning Photography
An evocative antique Victorian-era photograph featuring a young child lying peacefully on an ornate patterned textile, dressed in dark period clothing and lace-up boots.
The child's eyes are closed, with hands carefully positioned together at the waist. The full-length composition, period attire, and striking presentation give this photograph a haunting historical antique cabinet card photograph
Estimated late 1800s
Approximately 4.25 x 6.5 inches
Full-length portrait of a young child
Ornate patterned textile background
Period dress and lace-up boots
Number stamped on reverse
Unidentified child and antique condition with noticeable fading, yellowing, foxing, discoloration, and age-related wear. Reverse exhibits staining, adhesive residue, and paper loss. Edges and corners show expected handling wear.
Please review all photographs carefully for an accurate representation of condition.
A striking addition to a collection of Victorian mourning photography, antique cabinet cards, historical photographs, or macabre curiosities.
The exact photograph pictured is the one you will receive.
