During the Victorian era (1837-1901), mourning was a complex and intricate social ritual. When a loved one passed away, families would embark on a elaborate and expensive journey to honor their deceased. Keep in mind that these stages were flexible and influenced by social class, personal preference, and regional customs. Mourning fashion was a complex language, conveying respect, status, and emotional state. | Asta Darling

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Adum ayɛ bagyabagya ɛnnɛ. •Wives are mourning their beloved husband. •Children are mourning their father. •Sisters are mourning their brother. •Schools and Colleges are mourning their Old Boy and Alumni. •Chiefs and Queens are mourning their colleague traditional leader and brother. •The King of Asante is mourning his son, Akyempimhene. Owuo de dɔm bɛkɔ 💔💔💔 Damirifa due Oheneba! | The Asante Nation

Dressing in the 1850s included many steps. In this video you see a young Widow preparing for the day by dressing in full mourning. For the first year and a day a widow would dress in all black and when leaving the house she would wear a heavy veil that covered her tear stained face. When the first year and a day was over she would be able to transition into half mourning for three to sixth months. In this stage you would see muted colors added to the wardrobe including grey, a white collar, or m