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Embossed Victorian mourning card, Mary Hickman
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Embossed Victorian mourning card, Mary Hickman
Embossed Victorian mourning card with a funerary monument. In Memory of Mary, relict of the late Job Hickman, of the Bilston Quarries, she departed this life, December 2nd, 1857, aged 73 years. Date: 1857
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1850s 1857 Aged Belief Bereavement Burial Casket Cemetery Coffin Departed Edge Edging Embossed Faith Funerary Memory Mourning Quarries Rectangle Rectangular Spire Tomb Years Bilston December Hickman Relict
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This beautifully embossed Victorian mourning card is a poignant reminder of the solemnity and reverence with which death was regarded in the 19th century. The intricate design features a funerary monument surrounded by trees, symbolizing eternal rest and peace. In Memory of Mary Hickman, the card pays tribute to her life as the beloved wife of Job Hickman, who worked in the Bilston Quarries.
Mary's passing on December 2nd, 1857 at the age of 73 is commemorated with religious undertones, reflecting the deep faith and belief that sustained people during times of loss and grief. The black and white color scheme adds to the somber tone, while the embossed edges give a sense of depth and texture to this historical artifact.
As we gaze upon this Victorian relic, we are transported back in time to an era where death was not feared but embraced as a natural part of life's cycle. The presence of a church spire in the background reminds us of our mortality and serves as a stark reminder that one day we too shall depart from this world.
In preserving Mary Hickman's memory through this elegant mourning card, we honor not only her life but also pay homage to all those who have gone before us. May their legacy continue to inspire us to live fully and love deeply each day.
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