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.
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Object Details
ID: | REL0063 |
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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 |