In Godeys Magazine, Volume 54 (1857) writers define the following characteristics to first mourning: Deep black colors of crape and tulle Black crape collars Trimmings of bows, ruches, and frills in black crape or tulle Black bonnet in crape or bombazine Second Mourning Second mourning begins to introduce a bit more elements
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