Outfit of the Month Fashion Talk

👗Step into the 19th century with September’s feature at Whanganui Regional Museum — a striking black mourning ensemble once worn by Harriet Mary Tripe after the sudden loss of her husband in 1899.
⚱️Mourning fashion was more than just clothing: it was a powerful symbol of grief, resilience, and the strict social customs of the time.
Join Collection Manager, Trish Nugent-Lyne, and Harriet Tripe’s great grandson, Mayor of Whanganui Andrew Tripe, for a free lunchtime talk on Friday 5 September, 12.15pm to discover the story behind this remarkable outfit.

No need to book, just come along and enjoy:

⏲ 12.15pm
📅 Friday 5th September
📍 Whanganui Regional Museum
🎫 Admission is free
💛Koha for the Museum is always appreciated