Death Becomes Her

[KateH.]

Dave Taylor and I saw the exhibit yesterday and, as promised, we took pictures of all the dresses in the collection. The dress made from both black and gray material was the one we found most interesting. It was the wedding dress of Amelia Carley (who married in 1868). The half mourning color honored those who died during the Civil War. The accompanying text read, "A subdued palette of gray and black may have felt more respectful than a showier bridal gown while so many families still grieved."

                   

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