Victorian Hairwork

Object/Artifact

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Ripon Historical Society

Name/Title

Victorian Hairwork

Entry/Object ID

2024.212.1

Description

19th century Victorian Era hairwork in the shape of a cross. Made of human hair.

Context

These keepsakes were special mementos of loved ones, usually displayed in jewelry or artwork. Victorian society viewed them partly as family tradition and partly as a mourning ritual by which to remember their deceased friends and family.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.212

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Souvenir

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Ornament, Mourning

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Memorabilia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Funerary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Hairwork

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

3 in