Hedges Brothers, Undertakers, Rochester, NY, Cabinet Card, c. 1880

Promotional cabinet card of the Hedges Brothers Undertakers at 109 West Main Street in Rochester, New York.
 
This promotional photograph of undertakers provides insight into the funeral industry of the era. The brothers, dressed in formal attire, are posed to convey professionalism and dignity. Such images were used to build client trust, emphasizing the solemnity and respectability of their services. Beyond marketing, this image also serves as historical record, reflecting Victorian attitudes toward death, mourning, and funeral customs.