Historical Illustration of a Victorian-Era Open Coffin Scene #3819570 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut or steel engraving illustrates a solemn Victorian-era funeral scene, where the deceased lies fully clothed in formal 19th-century garb-including ruffled collar, waistcoat, breeches, and buckled shoes-within an open hexagonal coffin. The lid is propped upright, revealing the figure’s composed expression and hands clasped over the chest, while background elements suggest a domestic or chapel setting with draped fabric and ritual objects. The fine cross-hatching and linework indicate it was likely published in a periodical or mourning manual.

This image is commonly used in historical articles, museum exhibits, or academic resources about 19th-century death rituals, mourning culture, and funerary symbolism. It serves users researching social history, material culture, or the evolution of burial practices.