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Memorial card for Bridget Buckley
1900Overview
rectangular card with silver and black borders containing printed information in black along with handwritten inscriptions in gilt ink.
Historical information
Bridget Jane Buckley was the daughter of Daniel Buckley and Catherine Buckley (nee Stone). She was born in Greenough in 1889. She died in the Victoria Hospital, Geraldton and is buried in what is now Apex Park, Geraldton.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-72-GMOB2554
Item type
Material
Width
115 mm
Height or length
75 mm
Depth
1 mm
Themes
Inscriptions and markings
In Memory of
Bridget Buckley
Who departed this life Oct 4th 1900
Aged 11 years
At Rest In Heaven
Contextual Information
The card is an indicator of the fragility of life for children in the early years of the 20th century. This card is even more poignant when as her younger brother had died the day before.
Place made
Western Australia
Australia
Australia
Year
1900
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Memorial card for Bridget Jane Buckley
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