Description: Antique Napoleon III Era Blond Hair Art Memento. Rare blond hair art, this is a c.1870-90 French memento, memorial bouquet made entirely of human hair. The blond hair is almost always a very young child, and I suspect it is so with this one. Almost all blond children's hair darkens a bit more as they grow older. So many families lost children, and of course few had the means to have portraits done or even photographs. But this type of hair art was traditional and treasured. Memorial jewelry was, as well. One can, otherwise, hope it is the shorn locks of an older girl whose hair was cut as she entered as a novitiate in process of becoming a nun. These were sometimes the resulting memento a family kept. Very good to excellent condition for age and type. The backing hasn't been opened, the loop is in tact. and the deep bombe glass is damage but fully intact and with an ornamented brass mat, nice ebonized wood frame. nor glass cleaned. Since it's still sealed, I will leave it to the next collector to restore the glass panel. A real prize, rare! Due to mishandling I have discounted from the original price.
Price: 159 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-02-08T15:38:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 50 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Wood
Style: French
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Age: 1850-1899
