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Photo on Milk Glass, memento mori
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Photo on Milk Glass, memento mori

Description:  This 19th century photograph is on milk glass and includes a case, a lock of hair, and just hints of a long story we'll probably never know.  There's a piece of fabic behind the photo, and it says, "Received Jan 30th 1872".  This may or may not be when the photo was originally done and presented but indicates that it dates back at least that far.  More intriguing is the indication that something was once written in pencil inside the front of the case.  That has either faded because it wasn't as fully protected as the back, or the wear in the fabric may indicate an attempt to wipe out this notation.  There is also a line of wear on the photo itself, and I've found that if I hold the case open in my right hand, that wear matches if I stroke the picture with my thumb.  That brings to mind romantic images and thoughts of what stories that wear might hold.


Dimensions:   Case is about 3 1/2" tall.
 
  
Estimated Date: 1872
 
Condition:  is fair. The case has expected wear but still closes properly, and there is the wear streak noted on the photo, which in some ways increases the value, at least the story value.  Of course, all our sales are fully guaranteed.

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