L&T Archive 1998-2003

MT: S&S, 1797, and Mourning

In terms of costume, I really like S&S2 (EmmaT and Hugh G). I have a couple of questions about the clothing, though.

First of all, does it jive with 1797?

Secondly, I presume that throughout at least teh first part of the film, the DAshwood women are in mourning. Exactly how long would one be expected to dress in mourning for a father/husband? Does the film depict them in mourning clothes, or with mourning accoutrements?

Thirdly, I am intrigued by the straw hats, particularly Marianne's scuttle-shaped bonnet. Has anyone any ideas on how one of these would be constructed?

Then there is Miss Dashwood's overall/apron. Is there any historical referent available for this?

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MT: S&S, 1797, and Mourning
S&S2 date is 1802
Is there anything else, though?
A guess
no later than 1803 and other things
Mourning for a Parent
Mourning for parents and others
Degrees of mourning
I've also seen a reference to "black mourning fans". (nfm)
And black swords for court mourning! (nfm)
Simplification