Mourning accessory set 1893 - 1897

This Mourning accessory set, created by Wanamaker's between 1893 and 1897, is a somber ensemble consisting of a veil and a hat. The black fabric of the set, likely silk or wool, is reminiscent of the traditional mourning attire of the Victorian era. This set, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, reflects the social custom of wearing black as a symbol of grief and remembrance after the death of a loved one.