Undertakers Collection

Early Stock Car Race, Orillia, Ontario
Early Stock Car Race, Orillia, near Lakes Couchiching & Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. Showing Bingham Undertakers Date: 1914

Undertakers regaling themselves at Death's Door, Battersea Rise, Surrey -- a satirical scene in the style of Hogarth, with lines from a serious long poem, The Grave

SIERRA LEONE UNDERTAKERS
Black humour : The premises of Bungie the undertaker, Sierra Leone, Africa. He is as ready to offer good advice to the living as he is to provide for the needs of the dead! Date: 1930s

Main street storefronts, Edwards, Mississippi, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Main street storefronts. Edwards, Mississippi. [ Open Friday & Saturday. Special Days; Peoples Burrial Association - " See Herman - Agent" ; Do Drop In - Cafe Kelly ]

Vittorio Quirolo & T. Scaravaglione, undertaker & embalmer, 327 E
1078929 Vittorio Quirolo & T. Scaravaglione, undertaker & embalmer, 327 E. 111th Street (or 109th Street), New York City, October 26, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Undertakers, Southgate Road, Islington, North London
Gilderson & Sons Ltd, undertakers, in Southgate Road, Islington, North London, about to move to new premises in Cleveland Road. Date: circa 1930s

Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers (Liberal Party)
Cartoon, The Disappointed Undertakers -- a satirical comment on the rivaly between the Liberal Party (represented by Lord John Russell, John Bright and William Gladstone)

Advertisement for Whitehall Carpet Manufactory and Bedding Warehouse (engraving)
603754 Advertisement for Whitehall Carpet Manufactory and Bedding Warehouse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card, T Ovenden (engraving)
732152 Trade card, T Ovenden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, T Ovenden, builder, carpenter and undertaker, 124 Thomas Street, Bristol)

Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth
3788118 Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth, 1736. A company of undertakers)

Facetious undertakers (colour litho)
2779627 Facetious undertakers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facetious undertakers)

Peter Jarema, Ukrainian undertaker, 115 Avenue A, New York City, November 14
1078936 Peter Jarema, Ukrainian undertaker, 115 Avenue A, New York City, November 14, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth
3788143 Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Consultation of Physicians by William Hogarth, 1736. A company of undertakers)

Undertakers regaling themselves at Deaths Door, Battersea Rise, Surrey (engraving)
582160 Undertakers regaling themselves at Deaths Door, Battersea Rise, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Undertakers, Jarvis and Son, trade card (engraving)
984022 Undertakers, Jarvis and Son, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Undertakers, Jarvis and Son)

Knutsford May Festival. The royal coach passing through the street of Knutsford en route to the crowning ceremony at Tatton Park. Cheshire, May 1951 P009511

WW1 CARTOON / UNDERTAKERS
The undertakers of the ocean Date: 22 June 1916

HOGARTH / PHYSICIANS
The Company of Undertakers Date: 18th century

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Slingsby Truck - 3
Undertakers bier carriage (This is just one of 100s of trucks etc in this catalogue) Date: circa 1900

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Hogarth / Physicians
The Company of Undertakers

Mouses Deathbed
Mourners and undertakers at a mouses deathbed

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"Undertakers: Guardians of the Final Journey" In this captivating collection of glimpses into the world of undertakers, we witness their unique role in society. From early stock car races in Orillia, Ontario to Sierra Leone's solemn undertakers, these individuals find solace amidst Death's Door. Funerary monuments displayed in windows serve as reminders that life is fleeting and should be cherished. The silent presence of an undertaker's mute speaks volumes about their dedication to preserving dignity during times of grief. Funeral furnishers' cards offer a glimpse into the meticulous planning required for a seamless farewell. Pall-bearers stand tall, carrying not just coffins but also the weight of sorrow and respect. Mutes in London silently guide processions through bustling streets, honoring those who have departed with utmost reverence. The unctuous undertaker embodies both professionalism and empathy as they navigate delicate conversations with grieving families. Main street storefronts in Edwards, Mississippi transport us back to 1936 when community bonds were forged through shared mourning. Vittorio Quirolo & T. Scaravaglione epitomize the artistry behind embalming and funeral preparations; their expertise ensures loved ones are presented with grace until their final rest at 327 E and can more than mere facilitators; they are guardians entrusted with orchestrating farewells that honor lives lived.