Q: The enclosed photo shows an antique hair wreath that was made by my great-aunt around 1880. It is in the original octagonal frame, which measures 29 inches in diameter and is lined in silk.

I would love to know its value and history.

A: Hair weaving was a popular craft in the Victorian Era. It involved weaving hair that belonged to family members into wreaths or jewelry. Wreaths were often made as memorials to deceased relatives; they were usually mounted on silk and framed b ...

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