Blind or Deceased? Opinions Sought Please

[MarionE2]

Here in Canada, in recent times, I met a family for whom PM photos are a customary practice when a relative passes away.  The photos are part of the current family photo album.  At first I was quite surprised, as it's not something that was done in our family and I'd not heard of it before.  This thread has given me more understanding of what it brings to the family.  I appreciate the learning opportunity very much and thank all who've posted.

[jess5athome]

Coming in late on this, after looking on the internet at PM photographs, I think the little girl is deceased bless her.

And just to add, I have been following the thread with interest and have to say I have found it a fascinating subject and believe you have to discuss these things in order to understand them and have taken absolutely no offence with the subject matter.

Regards always
Frank.

[Treetotal]

Here in Canada, in recent times, I met a family for whom PM photos are a customary practice when a relative passes away.  The photos are part of the current family photo album.  At first I was quite surprised, as it's not something that was done in our family and I'd not heard of it before.  This thread has given me more understanding of what it brings to the family.  I appreciate the learning opportunity very much and thank all who've posted.

Hi Marion and welcome to RootsChat, thanks for your response....I'm pleased that you have learned something from posts here.

Carol

[Treetotal]

Coming in late on this, after looking on the internet at PM photographs, I think the little girl is deceased bless her.

And just to add, I have been following the thread with interest and have to say I have found it a fascinating subject and believe you have to discuss these things in order to understand them and have taken absolutely no offence with the subject matter.

Regards always
Frank.

Thanks your input Frank.....it has proved to be a very interesting and informative thread.

Carol

[Redroger]

I think blind or otherwise disabled. Certainly alive. Not a farewell photo though period is right for that

[lizdb]

I, like many others, have found this an interesting and informative thread.

I guess, though, that will never know if the little girl in the photo is :
a) sadly deceased
b) blind and / or disabled
c) Terrified by the photography equipment, and thus not co-operating
d) Just had a tantrum as refusing to co-operate, thus standing stiffly, eyes closed etc!  (Havent all parents seen that!)

I don't think any can be ruled out for sure, nor any proved to be the case beyond all doubt.

[Treetotal]

I think blind or otherwise disabled. Certainly alive. Not a farewell photo though period is right for that

What makes you so sure Roger?

Carol

[Redroger]

Because Carol I have seen a blind person admitted a young adult at the time who lived near me who had that bearing. If still living he will be in his late 80s.

[Treetotal]

I wouldn't say that was reason to state that the child was  "Certainty alive" though Roger 
Carol