Women, for children.  For a child, mourning
       is usually worn for six months, thereafter
       substituting black and white.

  For brother and sister, etc.  Mourning for
       a brother or sister, step-parents, or grandparents
       is the same as for parents, but the
       time is shorter, generally about six months. 
       For an aunt, uncle, or cousin the time is
       three months.

  For fiance.  In the event of the death of a
       woman’s betrothed shortly before the date of
       the wedding, she may wear black for a short
       period or full mourning for a year.

  For husbands.  Mourning cards are sent out, to
       indicate that they are not making or receiving
       calls.

Mourning is generally worn for two years, and sometimes much longer.  Woolen material of the deepest black and crape should be worn during the first year.

When out-of-doors a crape veil should be worn for a year, or at least three months, covering the face, or, if preferred, the veil may be thrown over the shoulder, and a small one of tulle, or other suitable material, edged with crape, worn over the face.

       A crape bonnet should be worn, and a very
       small white ruche may be added if desired.

After the first year a gradual change to lighter mourning may be made by discarding the widow’s cap and shortening the veil.  Dull silks are used in place of crape, according to taste.  In warm weather lighter materials can be worn—­as, pique, nun’s veiling, or white lawn.

Black furs and sealskin may be worn.  Precious stones, such as diamonds and pearls, may be used if mounted in black enamel.  Gold jewelry should not be used.  A woman should avoid all pretensions to excessive styles.

  For husband’s relatives.  A married woman
       wears mourning for her husband’s immediate
       relatives.

For parents and grandchildren.  Mourning
for these persons is generally worn for one
year.  During the first six months, black
material trimmed with crape is used, and also
a deep veil, which is thrown over the back of
the head and not worn over the face, as for a
husband.  After this period the mourning
may be lightened, according to taste.

         See also death in the family.  Funerals.

Mr. And Mrs. Cards ( visiting).  These cards are not
       generally used for ceremonious calls after the
       first series of return calls made by the
       bride.