1840s Woven Hair Pendant with Daguerreotype marionette Bristles are most likely boar

Bristles are most likely boar hair and are still intact

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1840s Woven Hair Pendant with Daguerreotype marionette Bristles are most likely boarHair has been a popular keepsake throughout history. Hair is light and compact, it does not decay and it can be easily cut and woven. The sentimental Georgians and Victorians took the hair keepsake to the next level with intricate hair paintings and finely braided hair pieces for use in lockets, bracelets and even necklace chains. Hair was used in mourning and in love. Lovers would often gift their hair to their sweethearts, their fiancees, wives or