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Victorian Mourning Clothing

Antique Victorian mourning bodice, Blouse, French jet
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Victorian era black silk blend bodice or blouse. It is a very fitted piece
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19th Century British Blouses

1880s Victorian Silk and Sequin Mourning Mantle Jacket
Located in London, GB
Late 1880s Victorian gothic style mourning or mantle jacket in absolutely superb antique condition
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Late 19th Century British Jackets

Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton Challis Mourning Rose Printed Blouse
Located in New York, NY
This piece is well over 100 years old and is sold as-is. Victorian Black & Purple Wool/Cotton
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Early 1900s Blouses and Tops

Antique Victorian 1870s Tortoiseshell Piqué Brooch
Located in London, GB
Victorian era Tortoiseshell was used in mourning jewellery. When somebody passed away as a sign of respect
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Antique 18th Century English Victorian Brooches

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9k Gold

14 Karat Gold Victorian Pietra Dura Mosaic Floral Pin Brooch
Located in Wallkill, NY
A wonderful antique Victorian Circa 1890s Italian Pietra Dura Floral Mourning Brooch featuring a
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Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches

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Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Georgian Snake Poison Locket Pendant Mourning Garnet Antique Gold 1800 Rare
Located in New York, NY
A very rare antique Georgian to Victorian Snake Pendant Locket with a small hinged Locket opening in which to place a treasured memento, a mourning item, or possibly poison! The ext...
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1910s Edwardian Lace Beaded Vintage Dress Starburst Design Mini Train
Located in Portland, OR
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Vintage 1940s Ivory Crepe Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crepe dress dating from the 1940s. The dress has a v neckline , short sleaves and pleats. There is sequin detail at waist leval front and back.
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1940s Evening Dresses and Gowns

A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1940 France Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and dating from the late 1930s. Sleev...
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1930s French Evening Dresses

1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
Located in New York, NY
Fits Queen sized bed. Silver is slightly tarnished in some areas but overall is in great condition and is rare colors. 1920S Cream & Silver Silk Lamé Real Floral Piano Shawl
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Victorian Black Silk & Cotton Velvet 1890'S Jet Beaded Cape
Located in New York, NY
In very as-is condition missing a lining with many missing beads. However the beads remaining are of the highest cut and faceted quality as this would have been a very luxurious garm...
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Early 1900s Capes

Vintage 1915 Liberty Paris Couture Lilac Wool & Colorful Lace Art-Nouveau Cape
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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1910s English Capes

Antique 1910's Julius Garfinckel Couture Beige Embroidered Net-Lace Dress Gown
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Victorian Antique Crochet Lace Vintage Dress w/ High Collar Wedding Gown Size 2
Located in Portland, OR
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Victorian Black Velvet and Silk Rose Mourning Bonnet w Velvet Ties - O/S, 1880s
Located in Tucson, AZ
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Pair of Leather Bishop's Gloves 17th Century Style - England Late 19th century
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A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
Located in Toulon, FR
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A Chiffon & Printed Satin Edwardian Tea Gown - England Circa 1905
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Elaborate Victorian Black Lace & Silk Mourning Ensemble
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a very elaborate Victorian mourning outfit made of fine black lace and beautifully executed
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1880s Victorian Black Glass Beaded Silk Twill Whale Bone Mourning Bodice
Located in London, GB
rich to poor, adopted the wearing of black during any period of mourning. Mourning fashion was born and
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Late 19th Century British Evening Gowns

Stunning Large Victorian Diamond and Pearl Arrow Bar Brooch, 1870s
Located in Antwerp, BE
carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Victorian - Victorian
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Antique 1870s Belgian High Victorian Brooches

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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique Victorian Opal and Diamond Ring Multifunctional as Necklace Clasp, 1880s
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Engagement Rings

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Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Bow Dangle 18 Karat Rose Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique 1870s French High Victorian Brooches

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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Antique Victorian mourning cape, French jet, taffeta, silk and lace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely beautiful Victorian mourning Cape with French jet beaded embellishments, and a silk
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19th Century British Capes

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Located in Gresham, OR
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.62 carat emerald and 18 karat yellow gold mourning brooch
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Pearl and Enamel, 9k Yellow Gold Mourning Ring – Antique Victorian
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Black Beaded Battenburg Lace Mourning Capelet. Jet bead trim on collar and front opening
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Early 20th Century English Whitby Jet Phallus
Located in London, GB
you will agree. We recently obtained this item from a private collection of Victorian medical items
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Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Historical Memorabilia

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Antique Victorian mourning cape, tape lace
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely beautiful Victorian mourning Cape in a gorgeous cut out design tape lace. It is made
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Antique Victorian mourning coat, dolman sleeve
Located in NEWARK, GB
An absolutely excuisite Victorian mourning coat with dolman sleeves, adorned with velvet and real
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English Jet Gold Salamander Locket
Located in New York, NY
, durable, and has a high sheen when polished. As Victorian clothing got more and more grand, they needed
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Necklace Enhancers

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Jackie Kennedy Dress Hand Painted, One of a Kind
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sheath handpainted and is silk. The second piece is a black chiffon overpiece that is a mourning veil
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Questions About Victorian Mourning Clothing
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Queen Victoria influenced fashion quite a bit during her reign. However, only the wealthy women had the luxury of wearing classic Victorian garb: corsets beneath full-skirted silk and satin dresses. Wealthy men dressed just as elaborately as their female counterparts: suits with long frock coats and bow ties. Poor Victorians, on the other hand, tended to wear thin cotton or linen clothing.