I found an interesting link called "Mourning; Rituals, Clothing & Customs" in the 19th Century, that I wanted to share. Joyce <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Quarter/2926/Mourning.html">Mourning</A> http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Quarter/2926/Mourning.html