October 27, 2016

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Top 10 Creepy Post Mortem Photos from the Bay of Victorian Era


In the era of Victoria the art of photography was rare and expensive though. Photographing the recently deceased was “extremely prevalent” at that time embracing mortality. The mortality rate of child was very high during the era which is the reason of maximum photographs of infants. Post – mortem photos (photography after the death) were only the collection of photos an individual have in his life. Coffins were not normally incorporated in the picture. The images could be full body or facial close-ups. We know the images are not joyful however it’s our team’s tribute to the deceased.


Husband looking toward his deceased wife

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A husband mourning on the death of his wife

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This cabinet card depicts a postmortem photograph of a young girl to serve a remembrance for her family members. For a post mortem photo flowers, cross, candles and religious statues were used normally. The photographer of this cabinet card was R. Dechavannes, whose studio was located in Paris, France.

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The deceased on the floor is surrounded by the family.

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The post mortem image of King Ludwig II of Bavaria – the true Wagnerian hero. 

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A mother showing love and care to her deceased daughter in her arms.

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A deceased girl in the photo with her parents

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Deceased baby whose eyes are likely painted open

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A photo postcard showing a dead nun in Palermo, Sicily.

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Possibly an army hospital nurse, this post mortem photograph shows a young woman holding a book, possibly a small bible or testament. The revenue stamp on the back dates this image to 1864. Annapolis was the site of one of the largest Union Army Hospitals during the Civil War and at least 5 female nurses died of diseases caught while tending patients there. Three of them died in late 1863 and two died in early 1865. The 1864 stamp on this image places it between those two time


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