I have a question about human hair decorative work.  We have two pieces on
loan.  One is human hair woven and placed under a crystal, then included in a
beautifully enameled pin. (1 x 3 cm.)   Evidently, the hair was from a
deceased person.
 
A second item is an ornament of elaborately fashioned human hair that could
enhance a plain upswept hairdo.  It would have been worn, I suspect, for
special occasions.  It measures about 7" H x 4" W x 1" D.
 
A related item is a ceramic or porcelain human hair saver,  receiver, or
keeper.  It is two pieces, a bowl and a lid with a hole for the hair to be
stuffed through.  Evidently, it received the hair that was stripped from a
comb or brush after grooming.  Size is about 4" in Diameter, 3" high,
assembled.
 
Does anyone out there know about these objects?  Thank you for your
assistance.
 
Susan Harless
Deschutes County Historical Society
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