1810 silk embroidered memorial needlework

Remembering the Dead with Embroidery

Today, memorial keepsakes commemorating a deceased loved one are common. One can buy mementos created from funerary ashes, window decals, tattoos, plaques, wind chimes, and blankets, often featuring photos of the deceased. Memorial keepsakes are not a new thing. Before commercially produced mementos became available, hand-made needlework memorialized the death of loved ones. Select the … Continue reading Remembering the Dead with Embroidery