A lady in a Garibaldi blouse with plaid skirt. Wonder what color the Garibaldi is?

size: 18x12in Giclee Print: Godey's Ladies' Fashions, 1880S. :

size: 18x12in Giclee Print: Godey's Ladies' Fashions, 1880S. :

Longtime readers and friends might know that I have an obsession professional interest in studying 1860s mourning clothing. I first presented on the topic at the millinery symposium at Colonial Williamsburg in 2014, and have been continuing my research in my "spare" time. I was thrilled when I was asked to present again at The Mariners' Museum's Civil War Event, Battle of Hampton Roads in March. Along with giving my lecture, I set up an interpretive display of mourning items I've made or…

Spring 1870