Name/Title
Mourning outfitDescription
A. Black satin bodice, circa late 19th century with horizontal pin tucks down the center panel, decorated with delicate lace insertion strips and fine braiding embroidery (soutache). The long sleeves have the pleating detail about at elbow and t 5” above bottom. The hem has an embroidered band and lace finish. This resembles traditional mourning wear. The high collar has hooks and eyes for closure. The back has spaced pleating down to a gathered waist with ribbons on both side to tie around the front.
B. The long underskirt is made of satin and flares out. Hooks and eyes comprise the side closure.
C. The long black overskirt consists of 2 layers, with the outer layer not as long with rounded edges to fold over the under layer and draped open. There are snaps and hooks and eyes for closure at the waist.
D. Black satin 2 layer piece which could be a dicky has fabric folded to resemble a tie at the top of the top layer which lays on the bottom layer. Both pieces are unadorned. There is another strip of fabric 28” long as an extension of the top hem on the right side.Collection
Found in collectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bodice, SkirtClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Material
sateen & nettingColor
BlackCreate Date
September 11, 2026Update Date
September 17, 2026
