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From historical plagues to funeral processions, the casket has witnessed it all

Background imageCasket Collection: Cover of 'Le Lire', Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4861351 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1907_8_3: Displacements and town areas - Leisure, Metiers, Transport - Carrier - Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre

Background imageCasket Collection: Cover of 'Le Don Quixote', number 45, Satirique en Colours

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 45, Satirique en Colours
ICA4925306 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 45, Satirique en Colours, 1875_5_1: More perky than ever - Republican, Ordre Moral

Background imageCasket Collection: Chest of ceremonial oak with two seats reserved for the lords. End of the 15th century

Chest of ceremonial oak with two seats reserved for the lords. End of the 15th century
JLJ4685857 Chest of ceremonial oak with two seats reserved for the lords. End of the 15th century. Paris, decorative arts

Background imageCasket Collection: Les sibleuses de ble Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 1854 Dim

Les sibleuses de ble Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 1854 Dim
JLJ4645641 Les sibleuses de ble Painting by Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) 1854 Dim. 1, 31 x 1, 67 m Nantes, Musee des Beaux Arts by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageCasket Collection: 'Portrait du peseur d or Jan Uytenbogaert'(Jan Uytenbogaert

"Portrait du peseur d or Jan Uytenbogaert"(Jan Uytenbogaert
FIA5379805 " Portrait du peseur d or Jan Uytenbogaert" (Jan Uytenbogaert, the Goldweigher) Gravure de Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669) 1639 Collection privee by Rembrandt Harmensz

Background imageCasket Collection: Detail of a gilded wooden box representing a king and a Saracen chief fighting each other

Detail of a gilded wooden box representing a king and a Saracen chief fighting each other
AIS5355350 Detail of a gilded wooden box representing a king and a Saracen chief fighting each other, Catalan school, 14th century (gilded wood) by Catalan School, (14th century); Diocesan Museum

Background imageCasket Collection: A selection of 19th century wooden strainers, shoe snuffs and other objects (wood)

A selection of 19th century wooden strainers, shoe snuffs and other objects (wood)
1765121 A selection of 19th century wooden strainers, shoe snuffs and other objects (wood) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c

A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c
1195673 A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c.1900 (nephrite, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 11.8 (length)

Background imageCasket Collection: The John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold)

The John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold)
CH416532 The John Jay Freedom Box, 1784 (gold) by American School, (18th century); 1.9x8.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326250 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies

Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies
3326248 Rare bank note holder for Boucheron, 1893 (ivory, gold, enamel, rubies, sapphires & amethysts) by Sache, Georges le (b.1849); 26x15x5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: Two sides of casket, in the British museum (engraving)

Two sides of casket, in the British museum (engraving)
3635711 Two sides of casket, in the British museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two sides of casket, in the British museum)

Background imageCasket Collection: A Victorian Birthday Card with a casket of violets and a spray of snowdrops

A Victorian Birthday Card with a casket of violets and a spray of snowdrops
3604460 A Victorian Birthday Card with a casket of violets and a spray of snowdrops, circa 1880 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imageCasket Collection: A rare lacquer casket with integral drawer, commissioned by the Portuguese

A rare lacquer casket with integral drawer, commissioned by the Portuguese
3736285 A rare lacquer casket with integral drawer, commissioned by the Portuguese (lacquer & mother of pearl) by Momoyama Period (1568-1600); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: The Cat at Play, c. 1860-1878 (oil on panel)

The Cat at Play, c. 1860-1878 (oil on panel)
FIA5397563 The Cat at Play, c.1860-1878 (oil on panel) by Ronner-Knip, Henriette (1821-1909); 32.8 A-- 45.2 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageCasket Collection: Victoria And Albert Museum: Casket, copper gilt and enamelled

Victoria And Albert Museum: Casket, copper gilt and enamelled, diapered with the Armorial Shields of England
6011260 Victoria And Albert Museum: Casket, copper gilt and enamelled, diapered with the Armorial Shields of England, Angoulesme, Valence, Earl of Pembroke, Dreux Duke of Brittany, and Brabant

Background imageCasket Collection: Casket of Silver Wedding Gift to the Princess of Wales from Ladies of South Australia (engraving)

Casket of Silver Wedding Gift to the Princess of Wales from Ladies of South Australia (engraving)
1626408 Casket of Silver Wedding Gift to the Princess of Wales from Ladies of South Australia (engraving) by English School

Background imageCasket Collection: Casket in which the Address of the City was presented to the Sultan (engraving)

Casket in which the Address of the City was presented to the Sultan (engraving)
1620483 Casket in which the Address of the City was presented to the Sultan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: Inspecting a casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Inspecting a casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078989 Inspecting a casket, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageCasket Collection: The New Municipal Buildings and Free Public Library at Leeds (engraving)

The New Municipal Buildings and Free Public Library at Leeds (engraving)
1061576 The New Municipal Buildings and Free Public Library at Leeds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCasket Collection: The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b / w photo)

The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b / w photo)
1628734 The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crown Prince of Siam at Port Sunlight)

Background imageCasket Collection: Lid of a Casket depicting the Castle of Love and Knights Jousting, c

Lid of a Casket depicting the Castle of Love and Knights Jousting, c
1113923 Lid of a Casket depicting the Castle of Love and Knights Jousting, c.1330-50 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 11.8x25.2x12.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Background imageCasket Collection: Worker feeding lumber into a planer, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)

Worker feeding lumber into a planer, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078986 Worker feeding lumber into a planer, Oneida, New York, April 3, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageCasket Collection: Silver filigree casket (chromolitho)

Silver filigree casket (chromolitho)
964342 Silver filigree casket (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Civilian furnishings (ameublement civil)

Background imageCasket Collection: Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066

Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066
984728 Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Background imageCasket Collection: Gold casket presented to Stanley (engraving)

Gold casket presented to Stanley (engraving)
1094755 Gold casket presented to Stanley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold casket presented to Stanley)

Background imageCasket Collection: Decoration of a Casket, c. 1535 (pen & ink on paper)

Decoration of a Casket, c. 1535 (pen & ink on paper)
930360 Decoration of a Casket, c.1535 (pen & ink on paper) by Bandinelli, Baccio (1488-1560); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageCasket Collection: Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron)

Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron)
NCO404080 Small chest on four bracket feet with straps, three locks and handle (oak & iron) by English School, (16th century); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College, Oxford; English

Background imageCasket Collection: Shrine of St. Patricks Bell, Armagh, County Armagh, Viking Age, c

Shrine of St. Patricks Bell, Armagh, County Armagh, Viking Age, c
XBP390444 Shrine of St. Patricks Bell, Armagh, County Armagh, Viking Age, c.1100 (bronze with silver & gold filigree, crystal and glass) (see also 344383-84) by Celtic

Background imageCasket Collection: Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona

Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho)
2815436 Delivery of the flag to the San Marco cruiser in Venice, transport of the bonnet in the Bissona... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCasket Collection: Casket presented to Mr Gladstone on his Birthday (engraving)

Casket presented to Mr Gladstone on his Birthday (engraving)
1613829 Casket presented to Mr Gladstone on his Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casket presented to Mr Gladstone on his Birthday)

Background imageCasket Collection: The coffin for the remains of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey before it was

The coffin for the remains of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey before it was taken to France to receive the remains

Background imageCasket Collection: Royal Silver Wedding Gifts (engraving)

Royal Silver Wedding Gifts (engraving)
1595499 Royal Silver Wedding Gifts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Silver Wedding Gifts)

Background imageCasket Collection: Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century

Decorated casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century
Decorated wooden casket, probably for bridal goods 13th century. Knights with heraldic shields climbing ladders to storm a castle defended by women

Background imageCasket Collection: Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women. German knight, poet and minstrel or Minnesanger, d. 1286. From a miniature in the Codex Manesse

Background imageCasket Collection: The shrine of St. Patricks Bell, from Armagh, Ireland, c

The shrine of St. Patricks Bell, from Armagh, Ireland, c
XBP344383 The shrine of St. Patricks Bell, from Armagh, Ireland, c.1100 (bronze with silver & gold filigree crystal and glass) (see also 344384) by Celtic, (12th century); National Museum of Ireland

Background imageCasket Collection: Left panel of the Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001)

Left panel of the Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001)
BAT254003 Left panel of the Adimari Cassone, c.1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001) by Scheggia, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (1406-86); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

Background imageCasket Collection: Center panel of the Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001)

Center panel of the Adimari Cassone, c. 1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001)
BAT254002 Center panel of the Adimari Cassone, c.1450 (tempera on panel) (detail of 254001) by Scheggia, Giovanni di Ser Giovanni (1406-86); Galleria dell Accademia & Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

Background imageCasket Collection: Wedding dress, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Wedding dress, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving)
CHT177470 Wedding dress, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1831 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCasket Collection: Still Life of a Lobster

Still Life of a Lobster
BON51609 Still Life of a Lobster by Bogdani or Bogdany, Jakob (1660-1724); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Hungarian, out of copyright

Background imageCasket Collection: The Jewel Case

The Jewel Case
GN70637 The Jewel Case by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageCasket Collection: Venus attended by nymphs and cupids, 1633 (oil on canvas)

Venus attended by nymphs and cupids, 1633 (oil on canvas)
SCP38078 Venus attended by nymphs and cupids, 1633 (oil on canvas) by Albani, Francesco (1578-1660); 114x171 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCasket Collection: Cover of 'The Don Quixote', number 847, Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "The Don Quixote", number 847, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4924701 Cover of " The Don Quixote", number 847, Satirique en Couleurs, 1890_9_20: Saint Peter finds the deficit - Anticlericalism - Paradis, Denier de St Peter

Background imageCasket Collection: L Plate au beurre, number 51, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_22: Medical

L Plate au beurre, number 51, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_22: Medical
ICA4877505 L Plate au beurre, number 51, Satirique en couleurs, 1902_3_22: Medical, Pharmacy - Illustration by Abel Faivre (1867-1945) by Faivre

Background imageCasket Collection: La modiste - The Milliner, by Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Oil on canvas, 1746

La modiste - The Milliner, by Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Oil on canvas, 1746
FIA5408927 La modiste - The Milliner, by Boucher, Francois (1703-1770). Oil on canvas, 1746. Dimension : 64x53 cm. Nationalmuseum Stockholm by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); National Museum, Stockholm

Background imageCasket Collection: Portrait of Lady Catherine Caroline Montagu (1808-1834)

Portrait of Lady Catherine Caroline Montagu (1808-1834)
FIA5409959 Portrait of Lady Catherine Caroline Montagu (1808-1834), wife of Count Alexandre Joseph Colonna-Walewski, by Hayter, Sir George (1792-1871). Oil on canvas, 1831. Dimension : 196x147 cm



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From historical plagues to funeral processions, the casket has witnessed it all. Lord, have mercy on London as we remember the Great Plague of 1665 through contemporary English woodcuts. The passing of Malcolm Young brings us together in solemnity and remembrance. A delivery truck from 1910 carries these somber vessels, a symbol of final farewells. In Kandy, Sri Lanka, worshippers gather to pay homage to the tooth relic while Buddhist processions honor their spiritual traditions. Thomas Hardy's heart finds its resting place in a burial that echoes his poetic soul. Batgers Christmas crackers box label reminds us that even in joyous celebrations, thoughts of mortality linger. An Italian still life painting captures the beauty and fragility of life within a jewel casket adorned with precious treasures. A color illustration portrays a woman draped in red beads and earrings, reminding us of both adornment and mourning rituals throughout history. And finally, we glimpse into history as we witness Napoleon lying in state - an emperor now confined to his eternal casket.