New Digital Exhibit Unveils Black Cloth Mourning Traditions at the White House

The White House Historical Association and NYU Steinhardt have launched a digital exhibit exploring the use of black cloth in mourning rituals at the White House from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. The exhibit, curated by NYU Costume Studies student Rachel Bellis, showcases how black fabric was used to drape the White House and adorn the mourning attire of First Ladies following the deaths of eight presidents in office.

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