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Buckley Memorial Card

1900
Overview

rectangular card with silver, then black borders containing printed and handwritten inscription.

Historical information

William James Buckley (b.1897) was the son of Daniel Buckley and Catherine Buckley (nee Stone). He is buried in what is now Apex Park, Geraldton.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2548
Item type
Documents
Material
Card
Width
115 mm
Height or length
75 mm
Depth
1 mm
Themes
People
Social History
Inscriptions and markings

In Memory of
Dear Little Willie Buckley
Who departed this life October 3rd 1900
Aged 3 years & 4 months
For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven

Contextual Information

The card is a reminder of the tragic loss of infants in the early years of the 20th century.

Place made
Western Australia
Australia
Year
1900
Primary significance criteria
Scientific or research significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
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Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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