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Title(s):
In memory of the late John Distance : who died May 16th, 1854 : aged 25 years.
Published/Created:
England, 1854.
Physical Description:
1 embossed print : letterpress ; 80 x 120 mm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
GT3390 .D57 1854 Box
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
[Request]
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Notes:
England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975, lists the baptism of John Distance, son of George and Ann Distance, on 12 April 1829 in Sutton-Upon-Derwent, York.
"Be warned by my sudden call, Ourselves for death prepare, For it will come you know not when, The manner how nor where."
Memorial card, in remembrance of John Distance. The text is printed letterpress, framed by embossed Gothic tracery, with black border.
Subject Terms:
Death.
Distance, John, 1829–1854.
Great Britain -- Social life and customs.
Grief.
Mourning customs -- Great Britain.
Form/Genre:
Memorials (Commemorative)
Memorial cards.
Embossed prints.
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