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Mourning pins
Box of Imperial Jet Mouring Pins. Small cardboard box containing seven blockglass headed pins, with another pin securing lid of box.
In the 1800s, many firms made their fortunes by marketing their wares to the mourning market. Some department stores had mourning departments, offering goods and advice on mourning etiquette.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F91.16.414
Historical Associations
Association Type:
Place: Wales
Creation/Production
Period: 1900 (circa)
Acquisition
Bequest
Measurements
Height
(mm): 15
Width
(mm): 68
Depth
(mm): 50
Material
Cardboard
Steel
Glass
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Mourning
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Classification
MEMORIAL AND MOURNINGComments are currently unavailable. We apologise for the inconvenience.