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Hairwork necklace

Hairwork necklace

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Titles: Hairwork necklace (Supplied title)

Description: Necklace made of 35 strands of brown human hair formed into hollow beads or globes. The globes were made by weaving hair around a pencil or other mold that was then slipped out when the work was finished. Afterwards, the hair tube was pinched and tied to form beads. A bow made of woven blonde hair and accented with hair-covered wooden beads decorates the joint of the necklace.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 (Creation)

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 462.H256

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth W. Lambert

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 21 inches length
  • 2 1/2 inches width (bow)
  • 3/4 inches depth (bow)

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Hairwork necklace

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.