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Advert for Jays of London Mourning clothes
A pensive woman sits beneath a tree, modelling mourning attire from Jays of London. Her work basket is perched on a rustic table, and illustrated magazines lie discarded at her feet. Date: 1888
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A Moment of Reflection: A Victorian Lady in Mourning, 1888 This evocative image captures the melancholic spirit of mourning customs in the late 1800s, as depicted in this advertisement for Jays of London mourning attire. The pensive woman, dressed in the somber clothing, sits beneath the protective shade of an ancient tree, her work basket perched on a rustic table. The stillness of the scene is broken only by the scattered illustrated magazines at her feet, their pages turned and discarded, perhaps a distraction from her reverie. The lady, dressed in a high-necked, long-sleeved dress with a full skirt, wears a hat adorned with black ribbons and veil, signifying her mourning status. Her expression is one of deep thought, lost in her own world, as if daydreaming about the memories of the departed. The garden setting adds to the serene atmosphere, with the lush greenery and delicate flowers surrounding her, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. Mourning customs during the Victorian era were elaborate and lengthy, with mourners wearing black clothing for an extended period, often for years, to signify their grief. The advertisement for Jays of London mourning clothes highlights the high-quality and fashionable designs available to help women navigate this difficult time with dignity and grace. This poignant image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the depth of emotion and attention to detail that went into mourning practices during the 1880s.
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