Lot 003 - Antique Cabinet Card Photograph of Funerary Floral Arrangements with "Sister" Flower Pillow and Gates of Heaven Display, Inscribed "Flowers at Aunt Lou's Funeral"

Lot 003 - Antique Cabinet Card Photograph of Funerary Floral Arrangements with "Sister" Flower Pillow and Gates of Heaven Display, Inscribed "Flowers at Aunt Lou's Funeral"Antique cabinet card photograph depicting two funerary floral arrangements displayed on a draped surface. The arrangement in the foreground is a floral pillow spelling "SISTER," and behind it stands a gates of heaven design with two tall floral columns flanking a small wire gate. The verso is inscribed in pencil, "Flowers at Aunt Lou's funeral." No photographer imprint is present. The card has rounded corners, light foxing, and minor soiling on both

A built-in wind-up music box activates when opened and plays the "Anniversary Song

It comes with its original carrying case

Shows significant wear and tear with many creases throughout

There appears to be other writing on the bottom

Pre-Auction Notes: Modern box of matches included in photographs for demonstration purposes only

with gilt “Autographs” title and border design on the front cover

a sailboat in the middle distance

Three men stand in front of the building beneath a decorative awning with draped fabric

Each side of the rear panel has a threaded rod

note minor staining and wear

There are losses to the bellows covering

a glass vial with printed paper wrapper