Life, Trial, & Confession of Frank C. Almy | 1891Victorian chapbook in paper wrappers detailing the life of Frank C. Almy and his crimes. Following a 15 year stint in jail for buglary, Almy changed his name and was later apprehended for the murder of the 25 year old daughter of a man he worked for. He accosted her, her mother, sister, and friend, holding the 4 women up at gunpoint. He dragged her away, shot her twice, and removed her clothes. He attempted to flee to Canada but was found in a barn,

Blue cloth cover boards and several black and white illustrations

Very poignant

so this would make a great gift

The childrens’ dates of death range from the late 18th to very early 19th century

as Christ is depicted here as “Cristos de Limpias” or “The Holy Christ of Agony

Memorial assemblages could include casket ornaments like plates or handles

The Victorians were very interested in anthropomorphism

Sold as a lot as is

Refer to photos for size & condition: Overall good with minimal signs of age

Ribs & sticks are ebonized wood

but you could also use it as a goblet for ritual

though it seems like it was theatrical rather than a real costume fencers wore to compete