Young man, photographed in death. The photographer used this image to create a second image, showing the man “As He Was”, with his eyes drawn open – That image is available to Thanatos Archive members here. Not yet a member? Review all of our subscriptions options here ).

Photographer’s backing paper and grave stone, relating to Sarah Chard. From the photographer’s date and the grave date, we can see that she had been deceased for about four days by the time her photo was finally taken. A somewhat disturbing post mortem photo of Mrs. Chard in her coffin is available to Archive members, here (Thanatos Archive membership is required to access. Not yet a member? Click here to access the entire archive for only $9.99

Death certificate of 15-year-old Hazel Climena Manchester, who died of a cerebral thrombosis while suffering from typhoid fever. A touching memorial card with her portrait is available to Archive members, here (Thanatos Archive membership is required to access. Not yet a member? Click here to access the entire archive for only $9.99

Death certificate of 4-year-old Charles Orlando Dutton, who died of appendicitis in 1899. A post mortem photo of Charles photographed at home in his bed is available to Archive members, here (Thanatos Archive membership is required to access. Not yet a member? Click here to access the entire archive for only $9.99