Victorian Mourning Chapbook | Mary Ann MasseySome Victorian mourning books are a memorial for a particular person: This early Victorian chapbook recounts the death of a young girl who died and praises her virtuous life. 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.

thankfully

The hem and the length tell me this was a first mourning or deep mourning veil

Some minor flaws from the kiln around the tips of the horns and wings

This should fit a large doll somewhere between 20”-30” tall

one of the first & most significant “rural” cemeteries in America

but sometimes I prefer antiques that show a lot of wear

and called it a day

I acquired a lot of early Victorian Shakespeare illustrations lately and have been busy finding frames for all the girls with knives and swords

Likely from a church or rectory

Refer to photos for size and condition: Excellent

The lamb is one of my favorite motifs in decorative arts

Refer to photos for size & condition: Very good