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Pair of earrings made of human hair, ca. 1840-1860
Order an ImageHair jewelry was a popular style of ornament during the 18th and 19th centuries and was often used as a memorial to a deceased loved one.
ID Number: 1959.1635.11
Date: Circa 1840-1860
Physical Description: 1 Earring; metal, hair, human; 2.25 in.H x 1 in.W x .5 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1959.1635.11
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Civil War, 1861-1865