Antique Framed Post Mortem PhotoTurn of the century antique post mortem photo of a woman presented in a Victorian mat and frame measuring 8 x 10. I bought this for my collection but decided to make room for new acquisitions! Condition is excellent with some wear to the mat and frame from age.

Palmer Cox is perhaps best known for his “Brownies” books about little elf-like creatures but I presume the appeal of this one needs no explanation

late Victorian

” These two clues let us know this is a wedding souvenir

The metal clasp is a little tender: Handle carefully

extremely unusual turn of the century antique box carved from alabaster with a little brass spider embedded in the lid

Condition is acceptable with some stains and one torn page

round mirrors are quite common & would be very easy to replace should you want to

The mirror has a scratch on one side

One of the most attractive vintage erotic card decks I’ve seen

very faint damp stain on the lefthand side

some of which have paper bodies

Retains its original tin top