VICTORIAN MOURNING HAIR WREATH

A 19th Century wreath made from their loved ones hair. This mourning wreath is comprised of hair from various deceased members of the family. The hair was carefully woven into flowers and formed into a U shape with the most recently deceased having a place of honor in the middle of the wreath. The open end of the wreath symbolizes the decent into heaven. It is is a shadowbox that measures 18.5" x 15.25"