Mourn Collection

Advert for Jays of London Mourning for families
An advertisement for mourning clothes for all the family from Jays London General Mourning Warehouse. Date: 1888

Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top, Gettysburg battlefield
Irish wolfhound on the monument to NYs Irish Brigade, Little Round Top, Gettysburg Battlefield. Photograph

British Ballad, Robin Hoods Death and burial
ROBIN HOODS DEATH AND BURIAL. British ballad and one of the oldest existing tales of Robin Hood. The final resting place of Robin Hood

A gravedigger, 1850
3478355 A gravedigger, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gravedigger at work. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Angels floating by the deathbed, 1850
3478342 Angels floating by the deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting angels floating by the deathbed of a young woman. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow, 1850
3478269 Female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting female neighbours supporting a Scottish widow)

A grieving father, 1850
3478267 A grieving father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a grieving father looking a picture of his recently deceased son. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478246 An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a morning band)

A father grieving the loss of his child, 1850
3478341 A father grieving the loss of his child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father grieving the loss of his child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850
3478323 A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife. Illustrated by Robert Barnes (1864-1875)

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

Infant mortality, 1850
3478346 Infant mortality, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting infant mortality: mother weeping for the loss of her baby who is being carried away by the Angel of Death)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

A dying man, 1850
3478330 A dying man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying man in bed with his wife crying at the end of his bed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Three sisters grieving, 1850
3478369 Three sisters grieving, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting three sisters grieving the loss of their sister by her unmarked grave. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850
3478344 A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother weeping over an empty cradle after losing her infant)

A young girl on her deathbed, 1850
3478336 A young girl on her deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl on her deathbed. Illustrated by John Lawson. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850
3478332 Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughters beside their mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850
3478331 A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter beside her mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Family members around a deathbed, 1850
3478328 Family members around a deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting family members around a deathbed. Illustrated by Mary Gow (1851-1929) an English water-colourist and illustrator

A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850
3478271 A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss)

One Parent Family, 1850
3478134 One Parent Family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'One Parent Family' depicting a widow worn out by grief and poverty, being comforted by her little boy)

A grieving mother and father, 1850
3478265 A grieving mother and father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grieving mother and father. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman mourning in her pew, 1850
3478260 A woman mourning in her pew, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman mourning in her pew. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British water-colourist and illustrator

A husband and wife crying after receiving news about the loss of their child. 1863 (engraving)
5615964 A husband and wife crying after receiving news about the loss of their child. 1863 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Infant mortality, 1850
3478345 Infant mortality, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting infant mortality: mother weeping for the loss of her baby who is being carried away by the Angel of Death)

A dying young girl saying goodbye, 1850
3478337 A dying young girl saying goodbye, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying young girl saying goodbye. Present is her parents, baby sister and friend)

A girl by her sister's deathbed, 1850
3478333 A girl by her sister's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a girl by her sister's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Children around their father's deathbed, 1850
3478327 Children around their father's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting children around their father's deathbed in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A son around his mother's deathbed, 1850
3478326 A son around his mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a son around his mother's deathbed)

A daughter and son-in-law at her father's deathbed, 1850
3478325 A daughter and son-in-law at her father's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter and son-in-law at her father's deathbed)

A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850
3478322 A widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widower grieving at the deathbed of his wife)

Family members around a deathbed, 1850
3478319 Family members around a deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting family members around a deathbed. Illustrated by Mary Gow (1851-1929) an English water-colourist and illustrator

A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850
3478270 A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss)

A mother receiving news about her son's death, 1850
3478266 A mother receiving news about her son's death, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother receiving news about her son's death in battle)

A young widower, 1850
3478263 A young widower, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young widower, who us unable to come to terms with his loss. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A widow leaving church on Sunday morning, 1850
3478259 A widow leaving church on Sunday morning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow leaving church on Sunday morning)

A widow mourning at a graveside, 1850
3478251 A widow mourning at a graveside, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow mourning at a graveside. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875)

An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478169 An elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a morning band)

After the disillusionment
Jan Scheunders

SAD
Famous When Dead

An engraving depicting a woman grieving by Arthur Hughes (1831-1915) an English painter and illustrator, 19th century
5311135 An engraving depicting a woman grieving by Arthur Hughes (1831-1915) an English painter and illustrator, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

A mother soothing her dying child, 1850
3478339 A mother soothing her dying child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother soothing her dying child. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A father finding his daughter dead, 1850
3478338 A father finding his daughter dead, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father finding his daughter dead. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A family surrounding their grandfather, 1850
3478324 A family surrounding their grandfather, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a family surrounding their grandfather on his deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A woman mourning, 1850
3478321 A woman mourning, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman mourning at a poverty stricken deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Mourn: A Journey Through Time and Emotion" Join us as we embark on a poignant journey of mourning, exploring the depths of human emotions and the various ways different cultures express their grief. In this captivating advert for Jays of London Mourning for families, we witness how they provide solace and support during times of loss, honoring the departed with grace and compassion. Transporting ourselves to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg battlefield, we encounter the Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top. Here, we feel the weight of sacrifice as countless lives were mourned after a devastating Civil War that tore families apart. The haunting image of a Confederate family mourning their fallen son in the midst of war reminds us that grief knows no boundaries or allegiances. The pain transcends sides as hearts ache for loved ones lost in battle. Through an ancient British ballad titled "Robin Hoods Death and burial, " we delve into folklore's ability to capture sorrow through storytelling. We are reminded that even legendary figures can succumb to mortality, leaving behind grieving communities who honor their memory. After disillusionment comes introspection - like a Paper Girl folding her dreams into origami cranes while whispering softly, "I'm not your clown. " This powerful statement resonates with those who have experienced heartache but refuse to be defined by it. A touching scene unfolds within a charitable institution at Alexandra Hospital in Swanley. As Queen Alexandra's portrait plaque graces the children's ward wall in 1925, tears mingle with gratitude for her benevolence towards those less fortunate. Liberale da Verona's Renaissance painting captures raw anguish in its purest form - reminding us that throughout history, art has been an outlet for expressing profound sorrow beyond words alone. Traveling back further in time to Ancient Anatolia reveals how mourning rituals have evolved over centuries. In this ancient age where tradition intertwines with spirituality, grieving becomes both a personal and communal experience.