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Mourning brooch
A memorial brooch which contains hair which has been made into patterns with gold wire, about 1850. The brooch is double sided.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
51.453.17
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Width
(mm): 55
Depth
(mm): 17
Length
(mm): 70
Weight
(g): 27.9
Material
brass
hair (human)
Location
St Fagans Life Is gallery : Mourning
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