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Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the Northeast Georgia History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives." Uncover the history and mystery behind a 19th-century mourning dress, a fascinating artifact that reflects the customs and fashion of a bygone era.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The evolution of mourning dress in the 19th century, influenced by Queen Victoria and the American Civil War.
- Queen Victoria's 40-year mourning period for Prince Albert and its impact on fashion trends in Europe and North America.
- The varied mourning practices during the Civil War era.
- An in-depth look at a late 1890s mourning dress from the History Center's collection, possibly worn during the second stage of mourning.
- The dress's unique features: pongee silk fabric, pinstripe design, and distinctive scroll pattern trim, indicating the wearer's middle-class status.
- Insights into the social and cultural significance of mourning attire, including variations in mourning periods for different relations.
- The mystery surrounding the original owner of the dress, adding an element of intrigue to this historical piece.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Discover more about the Northeast Georgia History Center and its fascinating collections at www.negahc.org.
Join Lesley Jones, the Director of Archives & Curation at the Northeast Georgia History Center, in this episode of "From the Archives." Uncover the history and mystery behind a 19th-century mourning dress, a fascinating artifact that reflects the customs and fashion of a bygone era.
Highlights of the Episode:
- The evolution of mourning dress in the 19th century, influenced by Queen Victoria and the American Civil War.
- Queen Victoria's 40-year mourning period for Prince Albert and its impact on fashion trends in Europe and North America.
- The varied mourning practices during the Civil War era.
- An in-depth look at a late 1890s mourning dress from the History Center's collection, possibly worn during the second stage of mourning.
- The dress's unique features: pongee silk fabric, pinstripe design, and distinctive scroll pattern trim, indicating the wearer's middle-class status.
- Insights into the social and cultural significance of mourning attire, including variations in mourning periods for different relations.
- The mystery surrounding the original owner of the dress, adding an element of intrigue to this historical piece.
Become a Member to gain early access to our monthly "From the Archives" series and more! negahc.org/member
Discover more about the Northeast Georgia History Center and its fascinating collections at www.negahc.org.
