Day 8
Cathedral Museum in the Crypt
September 21, 2023 in France ⋅ 🌧 70 °FCool little collection on display including bust of Nicolas II, hussar uniform of Emperor Alexander II, as well as his death mask and hand print, photos of Villa Bermond and Crown PrinceRead more
Traveler Why did people have death masks made? (I just realized I have no idea. Do you know?)
Traveler Various reasons from simple remembrance to have a likeness for any future sculpting, etc. To really dive into some history (for they do go back a looooong time) check this out https://www.joincake.com/blog/death-mask/#:~:te….