Pinprick Memorial for A Lamilie
- 1850
1850. A pinprick memorial with flying angels with upward arms holding a wreath of laurel and flowers above an altar with crossed torches and flaming hearts. Apparently an unmarried young woman. Early to mid-19th Century. Hand colored.
Angels – the agent of God, symbolizing spirituality; the flying angels depict rebirth; the upward hands a reward of the righteous, confirmation of life after death.
Wreath – A symbol of eternity and the circle of life.
White Roses – symbolize purity and virginity, the full bloom indicated death in the twenties; deceased in the prime of life
Flames - eternity
Housed in gold frame.
Framed and matted. Housed in gold wooden frame. Show view 8.25" by 6.75
Angels – the agent of God, symbolizing spirituality; the flying angels depict rebirth; the upward hands a reward of the righteous, confirmation of life after death.
Wreath – A symbol of eternity and the circle of life.
White Roses – symbolize purity and virginity, the full bloom indicated death in the twenties; deceased in the prime of life
Flames - eternity
Housed in gold frame.
Framed and matted. Housed in gold wooden frame. Show view 8.25" by 6.75