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Friday, June 7, 2013

MOURNING PHOTOS

1970's thru 1980's............?

                                                                      
 
It was not unusual to hide your face in
some way in mourning photos
taken of that period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
She appears to be holding something
that documents her mourning.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

3 comments:

  1. I never knew this!
    These photographs are so fascinating to me,
    which led me to search for more...

    http://pinterest.com/mommafert/momento-mori-victorian-death-photos-death-mourning/

    and especially:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/thanatosdotnet/sets/72157600887340360/

    I could look all day, but I have to accomplish something today. :D

    I love this blog! It would have never occurred to me without you.
    ♥♥

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  2. Lisa showed me ur blog, way awesome! :)

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