Printed Ephemera — 1901
Queen Victoria Mourning Card
This morning card marking the death of Queen Victoria has verses written by a poet signed E.M. On the front, there is an embossed design of a medal with a cameo profile portrait of the Queen and ribbon in purple and black. The campaign bars are printed 'Victoria: In Memoriam' and below is printed 'Blessed are the Dead' and 'She sweetly sleeps, The toilful day of life is o'er'. The cream card has a black border. Such cards were bought by the general public as a way of mourning the queen's death and acknowledging her long reign.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 59.17
- Object name:
- Queen Victoria Mourning Card
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- Artist/Maker:
- Alexander Baird & Son
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- Production date:
- 1901
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 113 mm, W 70 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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