This beautiful lithograph on board of a deceased girl was one of a pair distributed to the subscribers of The Christian Union in the 1880s. One portrayed the girl happy and smiling, and one (this one) as silent as the grave. The bouquet of forget-me-nots is the "dead" giveaway that she is not just sleeping. These are hard to find together but it is the post mortem print that is highly collectible.
The litho has some scuffs and knicks (see photos) and displays some sun fading which gives it a beautifully muted appearance, like a glimpse through the veil. If you want to keep this in its current shape either keep it out of the direct sunlight or add a UV filtering plexiglass to the frame. The frame is original and sturdy, with nominal scuffs (see photos- they are part of the desciption).
Litho measures 11 18/2" x order 9 1/2", and the frame measures 19" x 17" x 2", with free U.S. shipping. This one is oversized so postage would have been quite a chunk, but I've got your back on that!
Product code: Deceased Child Antique Litho (Framed) - order 1880s