Sunday, November 9, 2014

How Victorians dressed for death

Today, mourning a death in the family often means donning the most formal black outfit in one’s closet for one solemn afternoon. But 150 years ago, it was a reason to stash away one’s current best and purchase a whole new grief-appropriate wardrobe.


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How Victorians dressed for death

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