Mourning outfit
During Victorian times black clothes were worn by next of kin at
the funeral and for a year after the death. Different
etiquette applied for men and women, and according to kinship.
This outfit of skirt and jacket illustrates the fashion of the
day for a woman in full mourning. Colour, such as purple or
dark green may be introduced after a year.
Object no :
SRCL025a-d
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
skirt:L:1250mm; waist:600mm; jacket:L:610mm; waist 880mm
Materials :
silk, beads, cotton, jet beads, lace
Location :
NA
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