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Background imageMourn Collection: Advert for Jays of London Mourning for families

Advert for Jays of London Mourning for families
An advertisement for mourning clothes for all the family from Jays London General Mourning Warehouse. Date: 1888

Background imageMourn Collection: British Ballad, Robin Hoods Death and burial

British Ballad, Robin Hoods Death and burial
ROBIN HOODS DEATH AND BURIAL. British ballad and one of the oldest existing tales of Robin Hood. The final resting place of Robin Hood

Background imageMourn Collection: DEATH, VENEZUELA CACIQUE

DEATH, VENEZUELA CACIQUE
Venezuelans mourn the death of a cacique (chief) Date: 1737

Background imageMourn Collection: A touching scene in a charitable institution, showing a portrait plaque of Queen Alexandra

A touching scene in a charitable institution, showing a portrait plaque of Queen Alexandra (Queen-Mother at the time) on the wall of a children's ward in the Alexandra Hospital

Background imageMourn Collection: Liberale da Verona (1441-1526). Italian painter. Renaissance

Liberale da Verona (1441-1526). Italian painter. Renaissance. Lamentation of Christ. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageMourn Collection: 1 4th Century BC Anatolia Ancient Age Ancient

1 4th Century BC Anatolia Ancient Age Ancient
1, 4th, century, BC, Anatolia, ancient, age, Ancient, Greece, Greek, Orient, Antatolia, antiquity, archaeological, museum, Art, bas-relief, capital, carving, cemetery, chamber, classical, column

Background imageMourn Collection: Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). The Lamentation over the Dead

Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510). The Lamentation over the Dead
Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510), was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. The Lamentation over the Dead Christ. Inert body of Christ surrounded by the Virgin, St. Peter and Mary Magdalene, St

Background imageMourn Collection: Death of Edward VII, Buckingham Palace, London

Death of Edward VII, Buckingham Palace, London
People outside the railings of Buckingham Palace in Central London, reading the notice announcing the death of King Edward VII. Date: 7 May 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: WELLINGTON COFFIN

WELLINGTON COFFIN
The coffin of the Duke of Wellington. Date: 1852

Background imageMourn Collection: Henry VI, Part I, by Shakespeare

Henry VI, Part I, by Shakespeare
Act II, Scene V The death of Mortimer in the Tower; "Mourn not, except thou sorrow for my good" Date: Late eighteenth century

Background imageMourn Collection: WATCHING THE DEAD C15

WATCHING THE DEAD C15
Watching the dead, in the nave of a German church : monks in cowls mourn while the priest intones suitable prayers Date: 15th century

Background imageMourn Collection: FLORIDA WIDOWS MOURN

FLORIDA WIDOWS MOURN
Widows of Florida scatter their hair on the graves of their dead husbands Date: 1737

Background imageMourn Collection: Crucifixion Overbeck Religion Bible Events New

Crucifixion Overbeck Religion Bible Events New
crucifixion, overbeck, religion, bible, events, new, testament, jesus, dies, cross, neatly, elegantly, family, mourn, feet, history, historical, 10053846

Background imageMourn Collection: DEATH/MOURNING/MILK

DEATH/MOURNING/MILK
A Native Canadian couple mourn their dead child : she presses onto the tomb some of the milk which should have been the baby's nourishment Date: 1781

Background imageMourn Collection: If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders

If ye break faith with us who die, we shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields. The mother, widow and little daughter of a British soldier who died early in World War One visit his

Background imageMourn Collection: The funeral of Sir Arthur Pearson, 1921

The funeral of Sir Arthur Pearson, 1921
A page from The Illustrated London News detailed the funeral of Sir Cyril Arthur Pearson (1866-1921), English newspaper and magazine publisher and benefactor of the blind. Date: 1921

Background imageMourn Collection: Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868

Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868
Maximilians resting place in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, moved there after being embalmed and displayed in Mexico for a year. A monk stands by the coffin decorated in wreaths and sashes

Background imageMourn Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII, Windsor

Funeral procession of King Edward VII, Windsor
Funeral procession of King Edward VII -- entering St Georges Chapel, Windsor, 20 May 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: Funeral procession of King Edward VII, London

Funeral procession of King Edward VII, London
Funeral procession of King Edward VII -- the cortege at Marble Arch, London, 20 May 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: Lady in red coat lays bouquet on a grave, Kirkcudbright

Lady in red coat lays bouquet on a grave, Kirkcudbright
On a cold, snowy winter day, a lady in red coat lays a bouquet of flowers on a grave in Kirkcudbright graveyard, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. Date: 2010

Background imageMourn Collection: Advert for Jays of London Mourning clothes

Advert for Jays of London Mourning clothes
A pensive woman sits beneath a tree, modelling mourning attire from Jays of London. Her work basket is perched on a rustic table, and illustrated magazines lie discarded at her feet. Date: 1888

Background imageMourn Collection: Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife

Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife
Your Favourite Song - A grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife whilst their daughter reads her picture book, oblivious to the moderately bizarre tableau a couple of feet to her right

Background imageMourn Collection: The posthumous baptism. Engraving. Colored

The posthumous baptism. Engraving. Colored
The posthumous baptism. Engraving by M. Michael. La Ilustracion Artistica, 1884. Colored

Background imageMourn Collection: Sir William Forbes

Sir William Forbes
SIR WILLIAM FORBES Scottish banker and writer : The good shall mourn a brother, all a friend. Date: 1739 - 1806

Background imageMourn Collection: Death of King Edward VII - mourning dress

Death of King Edward VII - mourning dress
Due to the death of King Edward VII in 1910 this pictures shows an advertisement for a mourning dress. Date: 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: Comparison of Ascot

Comparison of Ascot
Photographs showing a royal Ascot and the Black Ascot in 1910- due to the recent death of Edward VII, racegoers at Ascot dress in black. Date: 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: Funeral Cortege of Leopold II, King of Belgium - Brussels

Funeral Cortege of Leopold II, King of Belgium - Brussels
Funeral Cortege of Leopold II, King of Belgium processes slowly through the street of Brussels on 22nd December 1919 - here it is passing the Royal Palace. Date: 1909

Background imageMourn Collection: Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky

Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky
The Departure of Genius by E Kosa - A painting mouring the passing of Jaroslav Vrchlicky (1853-1912) - one of the greatest Czech lyrical poets. Date: circa 1912

Background imageMourn Collection: Canadian postcard mourning death of Edward VII

Canadian postcard mourning death of Edward VII
Commemorative Canadian postcard mourning the death of King Edward VII - " The Peacemaker" (1841-1910). The card features the Kings last words: " Well, it is over now

Background imageMourn Collection: The funeral procession of King Edward VII

The funeral procession of King Edward VII. The funeral cortage passing through Windsor on May 20th 1910. 1910

Background imageMourn Collection: Death of King George VI - Eastern National Notice

Death of King George VI - Eastern National Notice
Death of King George VI - The Eastern National Coach Company expresses sympathy to the Queen and Royal Family for the loss to the Nation of their King via National Mourning Poster. 1952

Background imageMourn Collection: German illustration, death of Karl Liebknecht

German illustration, death of Karl Liebknecht
A German illustration mourning the death of Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919), a left-wing radical who formed the Spartacus League which became the German Communist Party

Background imageMourn Collection: Eight children mourning a dead bird

Eight children mourning a dead bird

Background imageMourn Collection: Conductor and orchestra

Conductor and orchestra
A couple mourn the death of a loved one in the upper scene, whilst a conductor on a stage conducts a large choir below. Date: c.1850

Background imageMourn Collection: British Ballad, The Twa Corbies

British Ballad, The Twa Corbies
THE TWA CORBIES (Two Ravens or Two Crows) being a derivative of The Three Ravens with a cynical twist. A brave knight lies dead while the two scavengers (ravens)

Background imageMourn Collection: Burns / Made to Mourn

Burns / Made to Mourn
MAN WAS MADE TO MOURN O man! while in thy early years, How prodigal of time! Mis-spending all thy precious hours, thy glorious, youthful prime!

Background imageMourn Collection: Louis at Beckets Tomb

Louis at Beckets Tomb
In his feud with Henry II of England, Louis befriends Thomas a Becket : when the archbishop is assassinated, Louis visits his tomb to mourn his murdered ally

Background imageMourn Collection: Crucifixion Woodcut

Crucifixion Woodcut
Jesuss cross is prepared while his relatives mourn - illustration to Richard Pynsons printing of The Myrrour of the Blessyd Life of Jhesu Christ

Background imageMourn Collection: Death of Tory Principle

Death of Tory Principle
THE FUNERAL OF TORY PRINCIPLE Dutifully Dedicated to the HOLY ALLIANCE A procession of Tory grandees mourn the abandonment of their principles (Wellington 3rd l)

Background imageMourn Collection: Victoria / Family Mourning

Victoria / Family Mourning
QUEEN VICTORIA and her nine children mourn the loss of Albert

Background imageMourn Collection: Hugos Funeral Bier

Hugos Funeral Bier
Funeral of VICTOR HUGO in Paris: the Bier at the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees. A huge crowd has gathered to see the spectacle and mourn

Background imageMourn Collection: Damon & Alphesiboeus

Damon & Alphesiboeus, despairing swains, mourn their lost love



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