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Popular in the mid to late Victorian era, human hair wreaths and hair art were created for a variety of reasons.
While most were a touching tribute to memorialize the dearly departed, hairwork also was used for sentimental reasons as a way to celebrate friendship, family and love.
This sweet little hairwork masterpiece is shaped like a small bouquet of flowers and features hair from numerous people accented with tiny dried and artificial flowers. It comes in a newer shadowbox frame.
Unfortunately, it does not have any information about who it might have belonged to or whether it is a memorial or sentimental piece, so we will just have to appreciate it as the work of art that it is.
Additional Details
Date: Hairwork: 1860s-1880s, Frame: newer
Materials: Human hair, flowers, silk, cotton
Measurements: 9" x 9" x 1.75"
Markings: None
Condition: Very Good
No flaws to the hairwork to note. Frame has a few superficial scuffs.
Cleaning and Care
Wipe glass with glass cleaner as needed. Keep away from direct sunlight.