Gin-For's Odditiques
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MM-6 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. Condition: 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. Price: $95 plus shipping
and insurance.
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