From the Treasure Trove: Hair bracelet. In Victorian England, it was customary to make jewellery out of the hair of loved ones. Charlotte gave this bracelet, made from Anne’s hair, to her friend Ellen Nussey.
In artofmourning You can read more about this habbit of using hair for jewelry.
"Hair Jewelry" was made as mourning jewelry, remembrance jewelry and as a gift of love during Victorian times and before, when there were no pictures to look upon and remember a loved one with. Hair jewelry makes a unique and beautiful gift to a loved one for a special occasion even today. Hair jewelry is made and given with love. victorianhairjewelry
In artofmourning You can read more about this habbit of using hair for jewelry.
"Hair Jewelry" was made as mourning jewelry, remembrance jewelry and as a gift of love during Victorian times and before, when there were no pictures to look upon and remember a loved one with. Hair jewelry makes a unique and beautiful gift to a loved one for a special occasion even today. Hair jewelry is made and given with love. victorianhairjewelry
I think it lovely how the Victorian's treasured these remnants of their deceased loved ones...such a special way to stay connected with the person that was lost.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThe bracelet looks to be in perfect shape, that's quite amazing given how old it is...it must have been well cared for by Ellen, and also those who were fortunate enough to acquire it after her.
xo J~
I am amazed as well, it looks almost as new. I wished I knew the history after Ellen.
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