Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2015.15.6Description
Photo of unknown deceased infant lying on pillow, dressed in beautiful christening dress with corsage, some sort of greenery or flower in lap between hands. Embroidered hanging below pillow says "Go to Sleep like the Flowers." Dress has pleats and lace inserts, more lace edging below hem of dress, pillow also decorative with pleats. Tall funeral flowers in background.Cataloged By
Ginny HaenAcquisition
Accession
2015.15Source or Donor
Yvonne StephensAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist
Lown, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.Date made
1890 - 1899Notes
Date: Late 1800s?Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
portrait, photo, funeral, funeral customs, death, portrait, photo, child, formalGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: This was a common practice in the mid to late 1800s after the advent of photography.Create Date
September 3, 2015Update Date
May 1, 2026
