Antique 1890s Victorian Mourning Bodice Silk Faille FrenchJet Beads Wounded Bird
USD 99.95 USD
Specifications
| Brand | Antique |
| Size Type | Regular |
| Decade | 1890s |
| Color | Black |
| Material | 100% Silk |
| Look | Victorian |
By the 1890s, the mourning industry was enormous. First mourning demanded dull, non-reflective black fabrics — crape was the gold standard. The exterior fabric is silk faille — identifiable by its fine horizontal ribbing — which was considered an eminently dignified choice for second mourning, carrying just enough sheen without veering into inappropriate lustiness.