This one breaks my heart two different ways: https://louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A462 The first, because this little girl is unidentified. The second, I suspect it is what is called a Memento Mori photo. They were very common in the Victorian era. Think about it. Photography was very expensive and you had to sit very still for one. It … Continue reading Memento Mori – The Victorian Post Mortem Photo →