Victorian Diecut Memorial for Two BabiesAt first glance, gorgeous, on closer inspection: Devastating. This Victorian memorial for two brothers sort of sums up why Im happy to be childfree by choice in the year 2026: One brother died at only 19 days old in 1869. A year later, the next brother was born, surviving only 12 hours. Whether you were hoping to get pregnant or not, every pregnancy was a huge risk. Infant mortality rates in England & Wales in 1870 were about 150 deaths per 1,000

Refer to photos for condition: Small chip at the rim of the hat

Presented as found in what looks to be the original frame

Whoever had it before me thought it was a good idea to repair the leaves at the center with tape

Refer to photos for size and condition: Good with some light soiling to the cover

The Victorian way to display it would be with the open part facing up: So that your “luck” doesn’t spill out the bottom

Charming vintage souvenir pin tray made of copper in a pretty heart shape

petite sized wooden document box covered in tooled tan leather with its original handmade hardware AND the key

causing illness & death

Unusual Victorian trade card featuring two women in their underclothes in a bedroom

The diameter of the hoop measures about 16”

This amazing antique doll robe from the 1930s is handmade from the very same

early 20th century alligator travel bag newly released from my personal collection