Elements of Victorian Mourning with Etiquetteer

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 04:30 pm to 06:00 pm

Gibson House Museum | Boston

The Gibson House Museum
Publisher/HostThe Gibson House Museum
Elements of Victorian Mourning with Etiquetteer
Advertisement
Join Robert B. Dimmick, Etiquetteer, discuss the rules and customs surrounding mourning in the Victorian era.
About this Event

Grieving in the Victorian era involved many rules, spoken and unspoken, about how survivors behaved in public, what they wore, and how they communicated. This fashion for prolonged grief was inspired by Queen Victoria, who remained in deep mourning for her husband Prince Albert after his death in 1861. Join Robert B. Dimmick, Etiquetteer, for a look at mourning customs of the 19th century, including jewelry, fashion, correspondence, censure, and kindness.

Advertisement

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Gibson House Museum, 137 Beacon Street, Boston, United States

Tickets

USD 20.00 to USD 25.00

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you: