Black mourning dress, Civil War era, ca. 1865. Includes veil, hanky, snood, and pillow form.

Materials:

• 700 yds. black crochet cotton
• 11 yds. white 6-strand embroidery floss
• 2 3/4” square of white chiffon fabric
• 1 yd. black tulle
• 3 yds black 3/8” satin ribbon