She wasn't in costume; but there was a young countess with her, helping receive, who appeared as Night,-black tulle, you know, with silver stars.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
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.
"The Book of Good Manners"
W. C. Green
Her bonnet was made of the same silk shirred on rattan, and was not perched on the top of her head, but covered it well and framed her sweet face with a full, white tulle ruching set close under the brim.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine