Victorian Hair Work

Of the various leisure activities for the Victorian woman, none is more interesting than hair work. During the mid-19th century hair work became a drawing-room occupation, as popular as the much practiced knitting and crocheting.  By acquiring knowledge of this art, ladies were able to manufacture the hair of beloved friends and relatives into bracelets, chains, rings, earrings, and thus insure that they could actually wear the treasured memento they prized.  [CLICK for full article]

[Photo courtesy of Morning Glory Antiques and Jewelry]