Victorian Hairwork Memorial Wreath in Oval Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1860s-1880s

Mourning wreath of flowers and leaves worked from human hair, arranged in a basket form against a cream ground inside a gilt-lined oval frame. Families wove the hair of a departed loved one into wreaths like this, a deeply personal memorial practice at the height of the Victorian mourning culture. Shows age wear; inspect photos closely.

Oversized item: shipping is quoted separately. Please contact us for a shipping quote to your location before purchasing.