#46 Flowers and religious statues were often used as props in post-mortem photos.

Flowers and religious statues were often used as props in post-mortem photos.

Post-Mortem Portraits: The Controversial Victorian Tradition of Capturing the Deceased on Camera

#46 Flowers and religious statues were often used as props in post-mortem photos.

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