"Copied by the London Photographic Compy., 1B Norfolk Terrace, Bayswater W., and 304 Regent Street W."
This is a mass-produced sentimental image. The woman, dressed in widow's mourning, laments at a real grave--however, it is too old a grave to be any of any freshly lost relative of her own. Thanks to modern technology the inscription can be read as "In affectionate remembrance of Frederick William Paige...who departed this life September 11, 1814, age 35."
fotobarat6, *skiagraphia (mostly offline until July), BeautyOfThePast, LastOfTheTimeLords, and 11 other people added this photo to their favorites.
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BeautyOfThePast 17 months ago | reply
LOL Well, it could have been a coincidence since you said it was mass produced. Haven't seen it elsewhere, yet.
smokey lace on the Mary Celeste...just 17 months ago | reply
Wondrous!
elinor04 17 months ago | reply
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Sorcha Ní Conchubhair 17 months ago | reply
Thank you for sharing this beautiful image with the Dark and Gloomy group. We look forward to seeing more of your images in the future.
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