Weaving History: A Victorian Hair Wreath Workshop

Sigal Museum and Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society 342 Northampton Street, Easton

In the nineteenth century, many people had heirlooms made out of their loved one’s hair. These items were delicately crafted and made as mementos for friends and loved ones, used to mourn the dead or simply as symbols of friendship and personal connections. Today, in the era of social media, these heirlooms seem like a...