After watching this, I must find an original iron coffin!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/the-woman-in-the-iron-coffin-full-episode/3964/#.W7pQ2gaVssI.email

This was the best “Secrets...” episodes I’ve seen. I’ve only seen a few but those weren’t close to the quality of this one.

P.s. If u have one with the original contents u can keep said contents.

 

I read about this a few days ago. Taped the episode, but have not had time to watch it yet.

 

Hi,
i used to go to the Plainfield Historical Society field show every year. I have donated several items for the displays. My favorite was an 1870 undertaker display
which included an iron coffin. The face plate was glass with a covering just like the TV show. It was so ornate it was so amazing. I used to donate a lot of mourning jewelry and my infamous coffin handle and sterling face plate. I do miss the show since I have moved. Some of the clothing was so spectacular.
greg