Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Comb, Ornamental |
Title |
Victorian Mourning Comb |
Object ID |
1997.001.001 |
Description |
Decorative hair comb. Piece of Victorian mourning jewelry. Black jet color. Victorian mourning jewelry was worn by woman during the Victorian era as a sign of mourning after the death of a loved one, usually a family member or husband. The jewelry was black to symbolize the loss of life and matched the color of other mourning apparel. Women wore all black during the mourning period which could last for a year. |
Collection |
Museum Objects |
Search Terms |
Clothing Fashion Comb |
Subjects |
Clothing Fashion Women |