Supporter, Tintype, Circa 1867
As with this image: www.flickr.com/photos/60861613@N00/9986304314, the photographer has purposefully cast the young woman on the right in the role of supporter. Whilst she has a handkerchief on her lap to show that the death has touched her, she is not a relation compelled to wear mourning. She holds the hand of the woman on the left, who is in second-stage mourning clothing, and looks at her intently, offering her own strength. The mourner stares with determination off into the future. They are marking a loss, but are determined to survive it.
Supporter, Tintype, Circa 1867
As with this image: www.flickr.com/photos/60861613@N00/9986304314, the photographer has purposefully cast the young woman on the right in the role of supporter. Whilst she has a handkerchief on her lap to show that the death has touched her, she is not a relation compelled to wear mourning. She holds the hand of the woman on the left, who is in second-stage mourning clothing, and looks at her intently, offering her own strength. The mourner stares with determination off into the future. They are marking a loss, but are determined to survive it.