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Lot 237

TWO QUARTER-PLATE AMBROTYPES OF MOURNING WOMEN
post 1861, mother and daughter both in mourning attire, housed in modern frames
frames 15.5cm high x 14.3cm wide x 1.5cm deep


LITERATURE
Black was adopted by Queen Victoria when in mourning of her late husband Prince Albert in 1861. This fashion was emulated by the general public initially as a sign of sympathy for the monarchs distress.

OTHER NOTES
AGB-9

Estimate $200 - $300

Unsold
Militaria

AUCTION
Sale: LJ5647
11:00am - 22 July 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

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CONTACT
Giles Moon
info@leonardjoel.com.au


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