Old photograph
Nov 4, 2021 08:52:21 #
An older couple in town (he was my history teacher in high school) are downsizing and passing on local historical pictures to our library museum. In the last batch that I received was the attached photo. The lady told me that she was told that this is a post mortem picture. Just wondering if anybody knows more about these than I do. I have seen several before, but it can be tricky. For those wondering, back when getting your picture was expensive this was likely the only photo taken of the person. A lot of them would have the entire family in the picture. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Nov 4, 2021 09:21:03 #
Graveman wrote:
In the last batch that I received was the attached photo. The lady told me that she was told that this is a post mortem picture.
Graveman, I don't believe this is a post mortem photo, just don't see any of the usual indicators.
Here is a link that you might find helpful:
https://cabinetofcuriosities.ca/pictures-of-the-dead-the-truth-about-post-mortem-photography/
Marshall
Nov 4, 2021 14:17:05 #
I tend to agree with you, even though a child might be able to be held up with a stand, it's not likely. The ones that seem real are usually in a casket or laid out on a bed. Thanks for the link.
Nov 4, 2021 14:35:49 #
Graveman wrote:
I tend to agree with you, even though a child might be able to be held up with a stand, it's not likely. The ones that seem real are usually in a casket or laid out on a bed. Thanks for the link.
This didn't get as many looks on UHH as I thought it deserved, but you may be interested in this story:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-668805-1.html
Marshall
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