Hair wreath in frame

Wreath made from hair in a glazed frame, said to be made from the hair of Lady Emma Hamilton and Horatia Nelson. Two entwined wire sprays covered with blonde hair, formed as flowers and leaves, forming a small wreath. Mounted on cream satin in a gilt wood frame. A handwritten ink inscription on the back of the frame reads: '...1807 Made by Emma Lady Hamilton from her own Hair and from the Head of Horatia 1807.' This item is probably professionally made.

Object Details

ID: REL0063
Collection: Relics
Type: Hair wreath
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hamilton, Emma
Date made: 1807
People: Hamilton, Emma; Nelson, Horatia
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Frame: 158 mm x 196 mm x 50 mm