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Love Entwined: The Curious History of Hairwork in America
Love Entwined The Curious History of Hairwork in America
Author: Helen Sheumaker
In the largely forgotten craft of hairwork, practiced widely in nineteenth-century America, the hair of loved ones--living and deceased--was woven into jewelry, wall decorations, and keepsakes. Rings, bracelets, lockets, and brooches were set with metalwork or ivory and painted with rich patterns. Pocket watches hung from long, woven hai...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780812240146
ISBN-10: 0812240146
Publication Date: 5/29/2007
Pages: 272
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Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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