Photographs were so expensive back in the 1800’s that many people never got one taken – while they were alive. Many “portraits” are actually of the deceased propped up in a chair to look “lifelike” taken just before burial often with family members in the shot. .
Photographs were so expensive back in the 1800’s that many people never got one taken – while they were alive. Many “portraits” are actually of the deceased propped up in a chair to look “lifelike” taken just before burial often with family members in the shot. .