I apologize to any Cabinet Card Gallery visitors who find this photograph upsetting or offensive. It is important to keep in mind that post mortem photographs such as this one, were not produced for voyeuristic purposes. Instead, these images were made for families to preserve their memories of their deceased loved ones. Nevertheless, I recognize that these photos are often upsetting to viewers, and in fact, no matter how many post mortem images I have seen, they still stir up a lot of sad emotions for me. The previous owner of this photograph reports that it was taken in Russia in the mid 1920’s. Pictured in the image is a baby in a small coffin covered by flowers, surrounded by grieving family. The mourners are dressed in dark winter clothing indicating that the photograph may have been taken outdoors.
Hello,
No problems here. Thank you for sharing these historic images and connecting us to the human journey.
Leftheri
On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 12:01 PM, THE CABINET CARD GALLERY wrote:
> bmarshphd posted: ” I apologize to any Cabinet Card Gallery visitors who > find this photograph upsetting or offensive. It is important to keep in > mind that post mortem photographs such as this one, were not produced for > voyeuristic purposes. Instead, these images were mad” >
kristy stairs has shared OneDrive files with you. To view them, click the images below.
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I have these, they were found at my husbands grandmothers after she passed recently, the first says on he back, Betsy died jan17th 1875, and 2nd photo,Agnes harmus age 14yrs.
No one knows who they are. I have lots more.
If u are interested I can send a better quality photo
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Thank you for sending the links. Unfortunately, I am unable to figure out how to open them on my computer. If there is a way to email them to me I would be appreciative. My email address is cabinetcardgallery @gmail.com. Thanks again. bruce
Nothing sad about a caring family.
You should not have to apologies to any one for posting these photos, if someone finds them offnsive, then don’t read them!