Framed Hair Wreath

Object/Artifact

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Glenview History Center

Name/Title

Framed Hair Wreath

Description

Framed Hair Wreath. Elaborate carved gilt wood frame all encased in a clear plastic covering.

General Notes

Note

The hair wreath was made in Rock Island, IL with clippings from the hair of Adelaide's relatives and friends. Adelaide Peaslee was a grand-niece of Col. George Davenport, after whom Davenport, Iowa was named. She became the grandmother of Ralph P. Perdue of Glenview, Ill.