Mourning Parasol

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Left: The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey

Right: Mourning parasol 1915–18

"This is a good example of a mourning parasol for a highly fashionable woman. Although mourning clothing was somber, stylish individuals dressed in a very fashionable manner. The touch of mourning crepe found in the canopy identifies it unquestionably as part of mourning attire." The Met