Mourning Dress

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Black cape: Black velvet embossed cape (front)
Black cape

Black velvet embossed cape (front)

Name/Title

Mourning Dress

Entry/Object ID

002.2.3a-d

Description

002.2.3a - Bonnett - Black velvet with large satin bow at fron top and black beading sewn on the top. Two long ribbons to tie on. 002.2.3b - Skirt - black taffeta, very worn, made for a bustle at back. 002.2.3c - Cape - black with black velvet design embossed on the fabric. Made to fit over the shoulders and fall to the waist. 002.2.3d - Top - Black long sleeved to go with skirt. Fastens with hooks and eyes at front. Wrist band gathered. Tucks of embossed satin at fron of bodice.

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Not listed.

Material

Velvet, Satin, Beads, Taffeta