October 2022: Life in Mourning

Every culture – ever religion – every person mourns in their own way. The sentiment behind that expression, however, is universal; honoring a loved one in a way that publicly displays a depth of loss.

In this issue, we look at the culture of mourning primarily through the lens of the Victorian Era and explore the fashions, businesses, and collectible objects forever associated with pre-20th mourning symbols and practices, both in Europe and here in America.

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