ABSTRACT

First published in 1983, Mourning Dress chronicles the development of European and American mourning dress and etiquette from the middle ages to the present day, highlighting similarities and differences in practices between the different social strata. The result is a book which is not only of major importance to students of the history of dress but also to anyone who enjoys social history.

chapter 2|13 pages

The Social Status of Widows

chapter 4|13 pages

Mourning Dress 1600–1700

chapter 5|12 pages

Mourning Dress 1700–1800

chapter 6|46 pages

Mourning Dress 1800–1910

chapter 7|22 pages

Children and Mourning

chapter 8|28 pages

The Mourning Dress and Textile Industries

chapter 9|24 pages

Mourning Jewellery

chapter 10|16 pages

10The colours of mourning