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Hartley provides the following fabrics for deep mourning in The Ladies Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness (1876) Bombazine Parramatta Cloth (wool and silk or wool and cotton) Delaine Barege (sheer wool, silk, and/or cotton mix) Merino The only trimming Hartley permits comes in the form of a deep fold in the dress, made either from the same material as the dress or of crape

Or, make cherries instead (instructions included)

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Today, embroiderys romantic allure continues to captivate especially when it comes to the most feminine of pieces, the classic embroidered dress