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band of lace made from human hair, likely worn as a bracelet, 17th century, from V&A
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band of lace made from human hair, likely worn as a bracelet, 17th century, from V&A
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Hair wreath from the Loffer family of DeGraff, Ohio ca. 1890 (from the Logan County Historical Society)
“Mourning jewellery is a singular, emotional manifestation of grief, recollection, and cultural rituals within the substantial fabric of historical artefacts. This style of jewellery, which dates back to the Victorian era, combines intricate craftsmanship with the nuanced feelings associated with loss to create a concrete representation of sorrow. These elaborate creations, made of materials such as black jet, onyx, and even woven human hair, are testaments to the grim craftsmanship that arose in the face of loss. […] Mourning jewellery was an essential component of Victorian-era culture as it allowed people to express their grief and memorize loved ones […] rings, brooches, and lockets.
[…] Human hair has been incorporated into jewellery since at least the seventeenth century. Around that time, the hair of the dear departed began to be incorporated into memento mori pieces, as a wearable remembrance of those who had gone before. […] gifts were exchanged between friends and relatives. Although hair jewellery had been worn before 1861, Queen Victoria's usage of it following the passing of her husband, Prince Albert, revived and increased its appeal. Due to Queen Victoria's loss, jewellery designs changed from modest memories and symbols of affection to more dramatic and solemn mourning jewellery that featured the hair of a deceased loved one.”
— Alexander Lappin Mackay; “Victorian Mourning Hair Jewellery (1840-1900)” (2024)
I would like to think that the Eridians closest to Ryland Grace would eventually start incorporating his hair into their jewellery. Making strings and bracelets from his hair to keep him close, celebrating his birthday with a tradition where they cut off a lock or a braid to keep as much of him around them as they can.
And of course, the mourning jewellery and hairwork shrine once his life is over.
braided horsehair dress (bobbin lace), square pattern, dark brown
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A "Ships in the harbour" hairwork pendant (made of glass, hair and gold) from the late 18th century
Brooch, hairwork and gold, with double bow formed of open table-braided tubes of dark and light brown hair secured at the centre with an engraved gold ribbon rosette set with a pearl; two ribbons formed of thin double cords of plaited hair entwined as lovers' knots, gold ends, attached at the back. Hair, gold. British Isles, 1850-70.
Victorian mourning bracelet
