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 creatingUnique 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 Eraand this is very Interesting information.

The Lesson States:“Within the range of Millinery, nophase needs more careful considerationthan that of Mourning Millinery, thesubject 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 herhands is so often given the entire responsibilityof determining and making the necessary hats. Befitting crapes and veilsalso come within the scope of this subjectand should receive the proper attention.”This Lesson contains complete informationNeeded for recreating the hats shown whichIncludes, measurement of materials, Complete instructions for making andFinishing hats, diagram patterns, drafting pattern,not to mention the 61 differentIllustrations.

CONTENTS:Crepe Periods of Mourning Mourning Materials and Trimmings Details of Mourning DressVeils to be Worn at Funerals Hemming and Bordering Veils Draping VeilsCrepe Flower Trimmed Toque Widow’s Bonnet Fancy-Band Mourning ToqueDrooping Brim with Side FlareToque with Hoop-Skirt Veil Transparent-Brim Mourning HatThis information would make a Valuable Addition to a Milliner’s LibraryOr for anyone who is fascinated withThe Edwardian Era and its Customs.