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1. Cross Pendant, about 1860

Description:
Woven hair, or plaited hair, jewelry was quite popular in the mid nineteenth century.It was sentimental jewelry in that it was used to remember loved ones who moved away, to simply recall the loved ones even if near, or to memorialize those who had passed away.Some enjoyed hair jewelry because of the lacy nature of the material.Hair jewelry could be made at home, instructions were found in Godey's Lady's Book and other popular publications, or by jewelers.Hair jewelry fell from favor by the 1880s, although occasionally hair watch chains were advertised until circa 1900.
Date Issued:
[1855 TO 1865]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection