The affectation of white in mourning is ubiquitous, and appears throughout the world in funerary and mourning customs. White, the predominant colour used to symbolize the loss of children and the unmarried, was used in mourning fashion for young children, as well as accessories for women. Stages of mourning are important in the re-introduction of… Continue reading Mourning Fashion in White
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Mrs Kennedy Card
Handed out as a response to the outpouring of grief towards the death of her husband, this memorial card shows the appreciation Mrs Kennedy felt for the people. It follows the formal memorial card design that still exists, in the black border on the card and envelope and is an elegant piece of stationery. Notice… Continue reading Mrs Kennedy Card
George V Memorial Card
Though of different shapes and sizes through the 19th Century, memorial cards, as the 20th Century evolved, cards became smaller (often more cost effective and easier for postage) as well more formal. The use of symbolism in flowers and various artwork flourishes were becoming more standardised in funeral cards and many of the same designs… Continue reading George V Memorial Card
Queen Victoria Funeral Programme
Continuing on our little discovery of ephemera and funeralia, let’s focus on another wonderful piece from Queen Victoria’s passing… For the funeral itself, this funeral programme is one of the most literal pieces of mourning paraphernalia. It shows the procession of the funeral along with a timeline of her life and achievements. Note the black… Continue reading Queen Victoria Funeral Programme