{"product_id":"victorian-human-hair-pocket-watch-chain-with-watch-key-fob","title":"Victorian Human Hair Pocket Watch Chain with Watch Key Fob","description":"\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, hair jewelry was not always mourning jewelry. Sometimes these intricately woven pieces were created as love tokens from sweethearts, family members and cherished friends as a way to feel closer to the other. It also was worn merely as fashion since hair jewelry was in vogue during the Victorian era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaining in popularity during the Civil War, hair work was an affordable and common at-home drawing room past time, much like knitting. Patterns and templates were widely available in newspapers, fashion magazines and periodicals. Many young women earned a living making hair jewelry at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those less skilled or crafty, hair jewelry also could be purchased through catalogs or from jewelry stores. All one had to do was decide which piece they would like to have created and then send off a lock of hair to have it transformed into the piece of their dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, there were two different types of hair work techniques: table-worked hair and palette-worked hair. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTable-worked hair involved the use of a small, flat braiding table (a top hat or bandbox would suffice in a pinch) with a small finger-sized hole cut into the middle and small leaded weights. Hair was then plaited and woven into a tube-like shape using a number of intricate patterns and knots. From there, these woven tubes of hair would be made into jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pocket watch chain is an excellent example of table-worked hair. It features two different weave patterns, which add interest to the piece. The hair features a gold filled engraved centerpiece with an additional decorative slide engraved with the initials P.W. Dangling from the center is a wonderful gold-filled watch key with a turquoise glass end cap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real pièce de résistance is the incredible oversized fish hook clasp, which features three intricately decorated miniature acorns, a symbol of strength, growth and potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s-1900s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003eHuman hair, gold filled metal, glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chain: 13.25\" Watch key: 0.25\" x 1.5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eNone \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003cbr\u003eShows normal signs of age and use.  Watch key has patina and a small dent. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eUsing extreme care and a light touch, polish metal with a soft jeweler's cloth, if necessary. Do not submerge in water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46817636679869,"sku":null,"price":328.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/HairChainwithClockKey.jpg?v=1779563127","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/victorian-human-hair-pocket-watch-chain-with-watch-key-fob","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}