Mourning Exhibit a Posted on August 20, 2016 by cbolAugust 20, 2016 Historic General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basment showing different types of mediums people would use in mouring including calling cards, hair ornaments and clothingHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberCovering mirrors and photographs of the deceased were typical of mourning in the Victorian periodHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberTypical clothing of men in mourning clothing Historic General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basement displaying types of funeral markers common in the Victorian EraHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberTypical clothing of women and children in mourningHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basment showing different types of mediums people would use in mouring including calling cards, hair ornaments and clothingHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberCasket displayed in Front Parlor for viewing of body. The body could be in repose for up to three days in the home.Historic General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basment showing different types of mediums people would use in mouring including calling cards, hair ornaments and clothingHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDining Room set with black dishes to demonstrate the house in mourningHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basement showing different types of mediums people would use in mouring including calling cards, hair ornaments and clothingHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberDisplay cases in the basement showing different types of mediums people would use in mouring including calling cards, hair ornaments and clothingHistoric General Dodge House Mourning Exhibit March – NovemberFront Parlor windows and mirrors covered as per Victorian tradition
