JAY'S Mourning Bonnet, London, 1888 #antiqueweddingdress it stands as a remarkable

it stands as a remarkable artifact of Edwardian and 1920s intimate apparel

directly referencing Frederick the Great and the long tradition of Prussian monarchy

This example is one of the earliest skirt holder

a scent bottle

The dress is preserved in very good to excellent condition

JAY'S Mourning Bonnet, London, 1888 #antiqueweddingdress it stands as a remarkableThis rare Victorian mourning bonnet, dating to the late 19th century, is a poignant example of historic widows attire, crafted from crinkly crape anglaise fabric a distinctive textile used exclusively for mourning garments, with its spelling (crape rather than crepe) signifying its solemn purpose. This bonnet would have been worn during second mourning, when attire remained somber but allowed for more texture and variation than full mourning. In very