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Post Mortem Photography by Iyaniwura123: 11:32am On Apr 12, 2013
DID YOU KNOW THAT: In the 19th century, it was the popular practice in Europe and the United States to prop up loved ones, (especially children) who just died, like they were still alive and then take pictures with them? It can sound crappy now but people did it.

Such pictures were then kept for memories. This act is called post-mortem photography (also known as memorial portraiture, memento mori or mourning portraits).

It is still done in some parts of Eastern Europe today especially with people who are considered to be very holy.

Thanks for your time.
Iyaniwura.

Re: Post Mortem Photography by Nobody: 11:42am On Apr 12, 2013
So that guy in the middle is already dead? shocked
That is seriously disturbing!
Re: Post Mortem Photography by sweettease(f): 11:43am On Apr 12, 2013
She looks more alive than her parents.... It could be cos they are mourning though
Re: Post Mortem Photography by kramer: 11:44am On Apr 12, 2013
How fascinating

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Re: Post Mortem Photography by Nobody: 11:45am On Apr 12, 2013
That is just plain wierd.
Re: Post Mortem Photography by OmolodMilkman93(m): 3:14pm On Apr 12, 2013
funny indeed

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