Vintage Mourning Illustration - 19th Century Grief and Etiquette #3386102 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed line drawing depicts a 19th-century woman in full mourning garb: a bonnet with ribbons, dark shawl, and high-collared dress, her face partially hidden as she dabs her eyes with a handkerchief. She holds a folded umbrella in her left hand, suggesting both practicality and symbolic reserve. The hatching technique emphasizes texture and emotional gravity, typical of period engraving styles used in newspapers and literature.

Commonly used in articles about Victorian mourning rituals, historical fashion, gender roles, or literary illustrations (e.g., Dickensian contexts). Targets users researching cultural history, costume design, or antique print media.