This is a Revised Reprint of one Millinery Lesson
In a Millinery Series of Lessons from:
“The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences” first published in the early 20th Century.

This Lesson is on Creating Appropriate
MOURNING MILLINERY
from the Edwardian Era.

The Book measures 5.5” x 8.5” and
Contains 44 pages of valuable information
On this Subject along with
2 pages of Questions at the End of the Book,
To be used as a View of the Lesson.

Some of the projects for creating
Unique Accent Trim that would be applied to Mourning Hats Is very Interesting and can be adapted and used to decorate other Styles of hats not just Mourning Hats.

This book also covers information about
Customs of Mourning wear from the Edwardian Era and this is very Interesting information.

The Lesson States:“Within the range of Millinery, nophase needs more careful consideration than that of Mourning Millinery, the subject of this Instruction Book.
What is appropriate to wear during a period of mourning is a question that must be studied, particularly by the professional millinery, for into her hands is so often given the entire responsibilityof determining and making the necessary hats.
Befitting crapes and veils also come within the scope of this subject and should receive the proper attention.”
This Lesson contains complete information Needed for recreating the hats shown which Includes, measurement of materials,
Complete instructions for making and Finishing hats, diagram patterns, drafting pattern,not to mention the 61 different Illustrations.

CONTENTS:Crape Periods of Mourning Mourning Materials and Trimmings
Details of Mourning Dress Veils to be Worn at Funerals
Hemming and Bordering Veils
Draping Veils Crepe Flower Trimmed Toque Widow’s Bonnet Fancy-Band Mourning Toque Drooping Brim with Side FlareToque
with Hoop-Skirt Veil
Transparent-Brim Mourning Hat

This information would make a Valuable Addition to a Milliner’s LibraryOr for anyone who is fascinated withThe Edwardian Era and its Customs.