DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Hair wreath

NameWreath

Artist or maker Donor's female relatives, 1805-1895

CultureCanadian

Date1805-1896

Place madeTrenton, Ontario, Canada, North America

Mediumhuman hair, wire, beads, artificial flowers.

DimensionsOther (diameter): 17 11/16 in. (45 cm)

Credit LineGift of Marjorie Clelland

Object numberA.2005.40.1

DescriptionThe hair wreath is set in a gold octagonal case with glass front. The case is lined with gold satin. The hair colors include a variety of shades of brown, grey, and auburn. The hair has been woven into flowers with distinctive petals, which are embedded in a lush garland of leaves and sprigs also made of hair. In addition to hair, there are red, clear, white and black plastic beads as well as small paper flower buds.