Abby sits down with Samantha McCarty (http://couturecourtesan.blogspot.com) to discuss her research on mourning dress during the American Civil War. Samantha currently works as a Tailor for the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation in Virginia, and though she spends most of her time studying and recreating 17th & 18th century dress for interpreters, one of her first passions was researching all things to do with mourning during the American Civil War. Topics discussed: Types of Mourning, What to Wear, Fabrics & Textiles, Jewelry, Society & Custom, and more! For images & additional info check out http://blog.americanduchess.com/2017/05/Podcast-Episode-2.html