Memoir of Ellen May Woodward | 1852Memoirs like this were a popular form of consolation literature during the 19th century, meant to offer comfort to the bereaved. Often they were written by the persons parents or their local religious leader, and distributed amongst family, classmates, and friends. This particular book published in 1852 is a memoir of Ellen May Woodward, who tragically drowned along with several other girls when ice gave way beneath them. The memoir was written by the

and so are associated with clandestine romances

Late 19th century

Lovely 20th century art nouveau chalkware bust depicting Iris after an original sculpture by Emmanuel Villanis

this mourning poem honors the death of Mary Girvin who died in 1868 at the age of 23

turn of the century antique box disguised as a botanical guide

since the cover is in less good shape than I’d prefer

Condition is excellent save for some surface wear to the cover

Late 19th century hand mirror with a very rare orchid design

spectacular Victorian silver locket

Antique palmistry engraving c

Colored prints of sideshow performers by Currier

early 20th century snapshot photos of folks with their beloved animals