Product Details

Original antique black and white funeral photograph showing a gentleman with a mustache laid out in an open decorated casket. He is dressed in a suit and tie, with a patterned floral casket covering, lace/padded interior, and dark draped backdrop. Strong somber image with excellent mourning and memorial photography appeal. Back has handwritten note that appears to read: “Dead Gentleman with moustache.” Large and more scarce size. Ready for a beautiful victorian styled custom frame. Approx size: 10 x 6.5 inches Condition: Original photo on photo paper with light age toning, surface wear, minor edge/corner wear, and a small tear at the top right corner as shown. Please see all photos for condition. Great piece for collectors of antique funeral photography, post mortem / mourning history, open casket images, oddities, memorial photography, and early black and white photographs.