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Funeral biscuits came with a black seal
A British magazine in 1790 described sweet biscuits given to funeral guests. The biscuits were wrapped in paper and closed with black sealing wax. Food could carry a message of mourning as well as provide something to eat.
Even the packaging belonged to the occasion.
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