Mourning Brooch; 0212/07
Mourning Brooch
About this objectGold plated brooch with decorative swirls surrounding an oval glass encased centre, encasing a rolled lock of human hair visible from the front. On the rear of the glass encased centre, the hair is tightly woven into a series of eight tiny rows. There is a small circular attachment at the top centre of the brooch (maybe for later use as a necklace). The brooch is attached by means of a horizontal pin and decorative clasp on the rear.
Medium and MaterialsHair, Glass
Object Type Object number0212/07
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