Printed Ephemera — 1878-10-15
Card, memorial card
This embossed and cut-out memorial card is in 'affectionate rememberance' of Mary Ann Melvin who died on 15 October 1878, aged 27. The laced card, bordered in black, is made of embossed paper and incorporates a mourning woman, an urn and foliage. The card notes her burial plot as grave 576c at the Tower Hamlets Cemetery. It also bears the name and address of the undertaker - 'D. Cooksey, 52, Anweel Street, EC'.
Tower Hamlets Cemetery was founded in 1841. It is located to the east of Southern Grove, close to Mile End underground station.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 92.75
- Object name:
- card, memorial card
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- Artist/Maker:
- D. Cooksey
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- Production date:
- 1878-10-15
- Material:
card, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 77 mm, W 116 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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