Name/Title
Black silk mourning suitEntry/Object ID
1446Description
Black silk mourning suit includes skirt, blouse, hat and veil. Blouse has long puffy sleeves and is gathered at waist. There is lace at collar and at end of cuffs. There is black embroidered net-like material around neck line and wrists of cuffs. It has metal hooks and loops for closure. Skirt is very long and has gathering about 2/3 of the way down. The name "ORIENTAL" is on the waist band. Veil is thin, black silk. Hat is built on a wire frame with black lace-like decoration around brim and top.Acquisition
Accession
157Source or Donor
National Trust for Historic PreservationAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
From the estate of Frances Packette Todd NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/12/14