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Fashionable Mourning Jewelry, Clothing, and Customs |
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by Mary Brett
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Book Details |
| ISBN: |
0764324462 |
| Size: |
8 1/2" x 11" |
| Illustrations: |
229 color and 72 b/w photographs |
| Pages: |
240 |
| Availability: |
Now Available |
| Binding: |
Hard Cover |
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| Reg. Price: $59.95 |
| Our Price: $48.24 |
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Book Description
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Explore the many fascinating nineteenth century
traditions associated with death and mourning. The widespread influence of
England's Queen Victoria perpetuated displays of grieving as she, her
court, and loyal subjects remained in a state of mourning for over forty
years.
Over 300 color photographs display jewelry, photography and painted
portraits, children's, men's, and women's clothes; poems, letters of
sympathy, armbands, procession badges, hair receivers, announcements, and
horse-drawn vehicles that were specifically associated with death customs.
Symbolism in written phrases, flowers, and objects is presented and many
examples are shown. Over 70 pages of a Victorian hair jewelry catalog are
included, showing hundreds of designs that could be ordered as keepsakes,
often using your own hair. Today's collectors of friendship and mourning
memorabilia can expect to see antique items that not only speak of comfort
and solace in times of need but continue to appreciate in value. |
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