Mary Scott | Victorian Mourning ChapbookSome Victorian mourning books are a memorial for a particular person: This early Victorian chapbook recounts the death of a reverends 3 year old daughter from scarlet fever. Printed in miniature without a cover, these chapbooks were published by the American Tract Society for children. Its rather rare to find a consolation title in this format but they are quite poignant. Refer to photos for size & condition. The cover is splitting a little; otherwise

” and contained within are 3 locks of hair from home

& there is a tiny hole in the fabric at the front left corner

though there are some condition issues: There is some chipping at the base

but it’s heavy stoneware

beautifully composed Victorian stereocard of a widow in full mourning sitting in a cemetery

Refer to photos for size & condition: Excellent

but guides to handkerchief

with sturdy metal and nice

as noted on their website

This antique

mid-Victorian child-size parasol with a black silk canopy

turn of the century antique celluloid on tin photo of a resplendently dressed boy celebrating his first communion