During the Victorian era, superstitions were prevalent with just about every ... veils, and other accessories, mourning jewelry made of jet and woven human hair, funeral receipts from local families, ...

and the ridiculous—from mourning dresses and hair jewelry to toxic fabric dyes that could kill. Read on to learn more about 5 Victorian fashion trends that marked the era. 1. Mourning Fashion ...

The term "widow's weeds" refers to the black clothing worn (principally) by female widows during the Victorian era, which dictated ... During the period of first mourning following the death of her ...