Mütter Museum
19 S 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Woven Strands: The Art of Human Hair Work
Until 16th September 2018
A favored folk art of the 18th and 19th century, hair art was a sentimental expression of grief and love, usually created by women whose identities have become anonymous over time. Human hair (from both living and deceased persons) was used to form flower bouquets, wreaths, braided jewelry chains, weeping willows, and painted scenes of mourning. Considered to be a form of portraiture, these were cherished tokens to preserve the memory of a deceased loved one, chart a vibrant family tree of the living, or to be traded as friendship keepsakes. It is rare to view such pieces publicly as they were created in domestic settings, for home display.
From six private collections, the Mütter Museum along with John Whitenight and Evan Michelson have assembled an exquisite group of hair art and jewelry as well as accompanying materials that discuss the social expectations of Victorian-era mourning rituals that ruled 19th century society with strict standards.
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm Daily
Admission: $18
http://muttermuseum.org/exhibitions/wov ... hair-work/
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Woven Strands: The Art of Human Hair Work - Philadelphia - Until 16-9-2018
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