Skip to main content
Black Full Mourning Dress
Black Day Dress for Full Mourning
Black Full Mourning Dress
Black Full Mourning Dress

Black Day Dress for Full Mourning

Date1863-1868
Object NameDress
Mediumsilk and cotton
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsBust: 93cm
Waist: 75.5cm
Front Length: 137cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014633
About MeBlack silk dress with round-necked fitted bodice with fringe trimming and a full skirt with slight train at the back.
Although this dress is made of silk and has a little trimming it is very plain and simple in style and was probably worn during the first stages of mourning.
Black Ordinary Mourning Dress
James Ross
1890 - 1893