Catharine | Victorian Mourning Book | 1859Written by an anonymous pastor or priest, this Victorian consolation book begins with a brief memoir of a girl from his congregation who died after a long illness at age 19. The rest of the book offers spiritual advice on how best to consider the prospect of dying and how to find comfort through faith while grieving. I was particularly moved by an anecdote in which Catharine offers her father flowers shed pressed and meant to arrange in a wreath for

It would be beautiful just on its own mounted on the wall or propped up on a shelf

No illustrations or die cuts in this one

late Victorian vernacular still life painting of roses

Wonderfully eerie

and the piece measures about 14

This small pamphlet was distributed by Salada in 1934 & features instructions on tea leaf reading

It can be observed in cemeteries across the country

Condition is very good with some aging to the metal in the little nooks and crannies and on the back

Metal stand not included

but is secure

Vintage Wilton cast iron candleholder wall sconce with a broom motif- perfect for your Halloween displays or your witchy home

though there is sun damage to and writing from the original owners on the mat