Bracelet
1845-1875
Human hair and gold
Gift of Ethel L. Mackey
Object number77.225.46
This bracelet's primary material— human hair—might come as a surprise. Hair jewelry was prevalent during the Victorian era, and both books and popular women’s magazines included instructions for its creation. Bracelets such as this example often memorialized a deceased loved one.
DescriptionBracelet of braided light brown human hair with gold fittings; large central knot with sprig of berries; pair of quadruple puffs at each side with gold barrel fittings between.Collections
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