- #TheVictorianBookokftheDead 1906 widow’s bonnet and veil of crepe from Virot, with muff and boa of ribbon and crepe chiffon, from Suzanne Blum, Paris.
- Ugh. They really knew how to make themselves even more miserable than the grief. Crape is right up there with sackcloth and ashes.
- Yet, some women valued wearing mourning because they were instantly recognized as bereaved--they did not need to explain their loss to the world.
- Oh, I know! I used to collect Victorian mourning jewelry. And wearing it meant people would expect less of you in public. But some parts of the mourning garb and ritual were more comfortable than others.Jan 27, 2026 19:47
