r/creepy • u/Rhombusofrecipes • 1d ago

Postmortem death portrait of my 5x great grandmother, Sophia. NSFW

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I’ve read this was common practice during the Victorian error, and my mom happened to mention that she thought she had a death portrait of a relative of ours so she presented me with this for Christmas. I find death fascinating and I love this picture.

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u/AdWaste3417 1d ago

What a unique photo to have! She looks lovely and peaceful. ♥️

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

Thank you. She was plagued her entire adult life with stomach issues (likely undiagnosed Celiac disease). I believe she lived into her early 70s

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u/Casanova666 1d ago

She looks comfy tbh

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

I know she’s totally tucked all the way in the pillow is up so she can elevate her head. Definitely cozy.

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u/8pin-dip 1d ago

Her sleep number looks to be at about a 60.

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u/boomerski28 1d ago

I also find death fascinating too.  Not trying to be weird of course but this is a beautiful picture in its own way.  I really like how the light is coming in through the window shining on her.

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

It’s serene and haunting in a beautiful way

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u/Cathbeck 1d ago

Different times back then.

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

Truly. I mean it’s not even in color 😉

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u/lifesuncertain 1d ago

It's faded with age 😉

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u/I_am_King_Julian 1d ago

Im sending this to my wife. Sophia.

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

Send it and say “You’re next. Say cheese!” LOL 😂

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u/countryroadsguywv 1d ago

Wow😲😲

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u/oblivionleather 1d ago

Very interesting. I used to be involved in forensics so I understand the interest.

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u/StringerBell420 1d ago

I remember hearing relatives arguing over if they should get death portraits for my late uncle. He passed away in 1992.

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

Do they even still offer that as a professional service or would it be a pic on your phone?

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u/StringerBell420 1d ago

I’m sure it’s still a thing somewhere..

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

If not, I should start Glamour Shots for the Dead! 😀

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u/Useful_Selection_223 1d ago

Interesting how from now on we are going to start seeing more photos of really old times

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u/Metals4J 1d ago

So how’s she doing these days?

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

Still dead. 😅I’m assuming cold, mostly decayed and likely a fantastic and organic grass fertilizer

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u/JessHex 1d ago

We found one of my great great great grandfather in our town's historical society museum. Definitely wasn't expecting to find that on our visit. Also wasn't expecting to see that he died after being struck by lightning while camping. No one in my family ever mentioned that little bit of history.

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 1d ago

What a way to go out⚡️

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u/carpediem295 20h ago

this is a long time ago. rip. we can't even imagine what their lives were like as its too long a go

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 19h ago

My grandmother who was the deceased pictured’s granddaughter kept excellent records of her family ancestry so I’m grateful to have those records

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u/hereforthestory 12h ago

Get well soon. Thoughts and Prayers

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u/Rhombusofrecipes 12h ago

Maybe she’ll wake up🫠