Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Wreath, Hairwork |
Catalog Number |
1984.074.03 |
Description |
Victorian hair wreath made by Sophia Schaettle and contains hair from each of her eleven siblings, her husband, Dr. Romeo Schaettle, and herself. The wreath or hair flowers is mounted in a gold-colored shadow box lined with cream-colored fabric. The wreath is made up of a cream-colored small-heeled woman's shoe overflowing with a floral arrangement made of various individual's hair: brown, blonde, and black that has been knotted onto a thin flexible black wire to maintain the floral design. Flower centers were made using small black, gold, and white beads. Blonde ringlets extend below the shoe. |
Year Range from |
1890 |
Year Range to |
1899 |
Provenance |
This Victorian hair wreath was made by Sophia Schaettle in the 1890s. She used hair from each of her siblingschildren, her husband, Dr. Romeo Schaettle, and herself. Sophia was the daughter of Michael and Anna Funk. |
Made By |
Sophie Schaettle |
Material |
Hair, Wire, Glass, Wood, Fabric |
Dimensions |
W-14.5 L-17.5 D-5.25 inches |
Length (in) |
17.500 |
Width (in) |
14.500 |
People |
Schaettle, Sophia |
Subjects |
Art |
Notes |
Creating displays from hair was a Victorian trend that was used to commemorate the living and deceased. |