In Memoriam Card
Date28-Sep-1911
Object NameCard
ClassificationsMuseum General
Dimensions23 × 8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1985.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011083
About MeIn Memoriam cards were used to advise of the death of a loved one, and to acknowledge the sympathy of relatives and friends. These cards also served as a physical reminder of the deceased. They were often elaborately decorated with images of ivy, crosses and flowers. Short religious or sentimental verses were also printed inside the cards.1870s - 1880s
1870s - 1880s
1909
1910
19th century