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Refer to photos for condition: The brass has a beautifully worn patina from age. Ships fully insured.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roses \u0026 Rue Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42516041334984,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/2188\/7432\/products\/il_fullxfull.4473466260_skw9_3f98aff8-f204-4d59-a60b-2bc8d837edf1.jpg?v=1673313199"},{"product_id":"antique-mourning-prints-1917-memorials","title":"Antique Mourning Print - 1917 Deadstock Memorial","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeadstock antique mourning print, never used, acquired from a defunct funeral home. I had hundreds of these at some point and now I’m down to the last print. The name of the deceased and dates of birth and death would have been printed on the tombstone, before being framed and hung as a memorial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers have used these to make memorials for their own loved ones, but they are an ideal choice for anyone who loves Victorian mourning and antique funeral paraphernalia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print is large, measuring 8” x 13.5”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLAST ONE AND THEY’RE GONE!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roses \u0026 Rue Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42516046807240,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/2188\/7432\/products\/il_fullxfull.1826237165_nae9_8f439c35-e330-40e4-9ce2-b191da15d4b7.jpg?v=1673313353"},{"product_id":"victorian-mourning-shadow-box-with-hair-keepsake","title":"Victorian Mourning Shadow Box with Hair Keepsake","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot all examples of Victorian hairwork are memorials, but this one is. This handmade assemblage featuring gimp worked hair in a shadow box and a German inscription is a memorial for a little girl who died at age 5. The hair would have been hers, the arrangement most likely gimp worked by her mother. The little beaded heart attached to the bottom is especially touching. Refer to photos for size and condition: Excellent. 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Like many of his other works, the Stonehenge piece makes the viewer aware of how humanity is dwarfed by the sublime power of nature: The scene depicts a violent thunderstorm where the shepherd has been struck dead by lightning. His trusty dog barks hysterically by his side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe print dates to the 1830s and was later matted and framed professionally. The entire piece measures about 16” x 13” and is in excellent condition. 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The perforations on this one are very fine, even needle-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card depicts Saint Philip, one of the twelve apostles. Presented in the early 20th century white wooden frame in which I found it. Refer to photos for size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roses \u0026 Rue Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42622552768712,"sku":"","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/2188\/7432\/files\/4535EEC6-AB98-4057-B8BC-9239E1860FC2.jpg?v=1700848509"},{"product_id":"large-framed-antique-odd-fellows-membership-certificate","title":"Large Framed Antique Odd Fellows Membership Certificate","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent, large format antique Odd Fellows certificate from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The certificate is not dated, but both the graphics and the original frame place it between 1860-1880. 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In fact, it was the custom to remove any plates or ornaments before burial, and for the family to retain them as keepsakes. Memorial assemblages could include casket ornaments like plates or handles, flowers (both real \u0026amp; artificial), funeral cards, photos, hair, needlework, ribbons with sentimental mottos like “We Mourn Our Loss,” etc. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough there is an established precedent for casket plates being framed, it’s relatively rare to actually find one. This is a particularly nice example, large and silver plated. The flowers are made of cloth- kits were available for women to assemble them at home as a popular craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box is overall in excellent condition with a very faint water stain in the bottom right corner and some minor wear to the patina of the frame. 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Some dampstains to the front cover \u0026amp; wear around the edges of the pages, particularly at the corners. However, the book appears to be complete \u0026amp; the pages themselves are clean \u0026amp; in good condition. Since the pages are already loose, this would be a fine candidate for framing, as the maps themselves are desirable \u0026amp; valuable just on their own. 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