Hair-Work Brooch
ca. 1840-ca. 1860 (made)
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Hair-work brooch made of brown human hair. Shaped in a bow. The centre is bound round with gold wire and the ends are trimmed with hair tassels.
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Materials and techniques | Human hair and gold |
Brief description | Bow-shaped hair-work brooch |
Physical description | Hair-work brooch made of brown human hair. Shaped in a bow. The centre is bound round with gold wire and the ends are trimmed with hair tassels. |
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Accession number | T.45-1928 |
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Record created | September 21, 2007 |
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