Black Crepe Mourning Veil linen clutch purse Sz 10 1/2 D Acme

Sz 10 1/2 D Acme Circle A Roper Pull On Riding Cowboy Western Boots Burgundy Leather Upper

The right arm is marked Made in Austria

Faux leather is 2 inches at widest point

Blue trim on sleeves has some slight discoloration from age

Black Crepe Mourning Veil linen clutch purse Sz 10 1/2 D Acme"Crape" (sometimes called crepe now) fabric was used in the Victorian era for mourning clothing. The stiff, textured fabric was somewhat scratchy and was symbolic of the discomfort of mourning. I have seen very few of these mourning veils. They seem to be quite rare, which could be due in part to the fragility of the fabric, which was easily snagged and torn, and also the belief that it was unlucky to keep mourning clothing (and in particular, crape)