Photo Mug : MOURNING DRESS WAREHOUSE

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MOURNING DRESS WAREHOUSE

A receipt for items of mourning dress Date: 1858

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Media ID 32214910

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1858 Items Mourning Receipt Warehouse

Large Photo Mug (15 oz)

Add a touch of history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This exquisite design features a poignant image of a Mourning Dress Warehouse from Mary Evans Prints Online, dated 1858. Each mug showcases high-quality print reproduction of this evocative, rights-managed image, allowing you to relive the past with every sip. Perfect for tea or coffee, these sturdy mugs are a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts or anyone seeking to add a personal touch to their tableware collection.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating print captures a glimpse into the past with a receipt for items of mourning dress from 1858. The somber tone of the document reflects the Victorian era's strict customs surrounding death and mourning attire. In this warehouse, families would have come to select appropriate garments to wear while grieving the loss of a loved one. The meticulous record-keeping on display here speaks to the importance placed on proper etiquette and appearance during times of sorrow in the 19th century. Each item listed on the receipt likely held significant meaning for those who purchased them, serving as symbols of respect and remembrance for the deceased. As we look at this historical artifact, we are reminded of how different societal norms were just over a century ago. The attention to detail in both language and presentation demonstrates a level of formality that has largely faded from modern practices. Through this image, we are given a window into a bygone era where death was openly acknowledged and mourned through specific rituals and attire. It serves as a poignant reminder of our own mortality and how traditions surrounding grief have evolved over time.

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