Wearing mourning clothes are an 'outward token that they loved those they lo…

Wearing mourning clothes are an 'outward token that they loved those they lost.' (Ladies' Magazine And Literary Gazette, 1831) . There were three stages of mourning: The first stage was called full, close or deep mourning. It was worn for the nearest relations: husband, parents, child and siblings. Usually, a dull black wool dress with long black crape veil covering the face. . Second mourning was worn for distant relatives or by those who had previously worn deep mourning. The usual dress was

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