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mourning veil

DateLate 1800s
Terms
  • Veils
  • Silk Fiber
Dimensions88.9 × 88.9 cm (35 × 35 in.)
Object numberCOS64.81H.3
DescriptionBlack silk organza hat veil. The veil features a drawstring top, and while predominately sheer, is trimmed with a thick stripe (3.75" on sides, 8.5" on bottom) that is more opaqure. No embroidery or decorative stitching. This veil is very similar to Cos64.81h.2, though the opaque stripes are wider and it exhibits more horizontal lacerations going up the long sides.
Collections
  • Historic Clothing
mourning veil
Object number: COS64.81H.2
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mourning veil
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