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Mourning Dress 1888
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Mourning Dress 1888
A windswept, forlorn young widow stands at the ship's railings - the white cliffs of Dover behind her. Fashionable mourning dress is courtesy of Maison Jays, Regent Street.
1888
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1888 Behind Bleak Cliffs Courtesy Devastated Dover Dresses Forlorn Jays Maison Mourning Railings Regent Stands Widow Windswept Fashionable Heartbroken
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Step back in time to 1888 with this hauntingly beautiful print of a young widow standing at the ship's railings, overlooking the white cliffs of Dover. The windswept woman is dressed in fashionable mourning attire courtesy of Maison Jays on Regent Street, showcasing the somber elegance of Victorian mourning dress.
The black dress she wears symbolizes her grief and loss, while the forlorn expression on her face speaks volumes about her heartbreak and devastation. As a passenger on a bleak journey, she stands alone against the backdrop of nature's beauty, highlighting the contrast between her inner turmoil and the serene surroundings.
This image captures a moment frozen in time, where fashion meets emotion in a poignant display of sorrow and resilience. The attention to detail in her costume and clothing reflects the care taken by women during this era to express their grief through their attire.
As an advertisement for Maison Jays, this print serves as both a historical record of Victorian fashion trends and a reminder of the universal experience of loss. Let yourself be transported to another time as you gaze upon this portrait of mourning from 1888.
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