Victorian Woven Hair Mourning Wreath - Mar 21, 2024 | Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates In Va
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VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH

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VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH
VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH
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Description

VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH, mostly blond shades of hair intricately woven on a metal wire frame with thread wrapping into floral arrangements, featuring a wreath with open top framing a small figural butterfly to center. Housed under glass in a probably original shadow box frame. Second half 19th century. 14" x 15 3/4" sight, 18" x 20" OA.

Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Condition

Very good visual condition with minor wear, a few spots of unwoven and fraying hair, backing velvet with some toning, frame with some wear, surface scratches, and flaking/chipping to molding, back with later reinforcement hardware. Not examined out of frame.

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VICTORIAN WOVEN HAIR MOURNING WREATH

Estimate $80 - $120
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Starting Price $40
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