Rare Antique 19th Century Pet Dog Memorial Showing 3 Stages Of It’s Life With Poems Underneath
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A Rare And Rather Heartbreaking Pet Dog Memorial, Showing Three Photos Of Different Stages Of The Dog’s Life. Young, Middle Aged And Old. What Makes This Extra Special Is The Dog Is Dressed In An Outfit In Each Picture. There Is A Short Handwritten Verse From A Poem By Thomas Haynes Bayly Esq Underneath Each Picture Too. An Utterly Charming Piece Which Just Highlights The Close Bond Held Between Humans And Pets Existed Long Before Our Time.
The Poem Verses Read:
“She wore a wreath of roses
The night that first we met.”
”A wreath of orange blossoms
When next we met she wore.”
”And once again I see that brow
No bridal wreath is there.”
Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Still retains its strong imagery.
Measures 29cm x 16cm x 1.5cm
Weighs 350 grams