Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Mercy Owen Richardson, a cousin of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, wore this black net veil while in mourning. The fabric features an embroidered floral pattern. While contemporary publications like "The Workwoman’s Guide" (1838) called for crepe veils, lace or netting veils were also popular mourning items.
A gathered drawstring at the top of the veil sat on the crown of a bonnet. The veil draped down the front and folded back when necessary.
About This Item
- Title: Mercy Owen Richardson's mourning veil, Cambridge, Massachusetts, ca. 1835
- Creation Date: circa 1835
- Subject Date: circa 1835
- Location: Cambridge , Middlesex County, ME
- Media: cotton
- Local Code: A86-529-1
- Collection: Costume collection
- Object Type: Physical Object
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