Hi Everyone
Happy Tuesday
It is that time again to test your
vintage shopping skills
Do You have any idea what this
sterling silver and glass vase was
originally used for
The sterling silver top is removable
and has a hole
at the center
{perfect for a rose or two}
♥
If you guessed
a Victorian hair collector you are
~Right~
Did you know that Victorian women use to make
jewelry and even artwork with hair
They would place the hair through the hole at the top
when it was full they would remove the lid
Here is an example of Victorian era hair art
The hair was wrapped around wire with beads
surrounding the important dates of a families
marriages and the birth of their children
♥
Pam
a Victorian hair collector you are
~Right~
Did you know that Victorian women use to make
jewelry and even artwork with hair
They would place the hair through the hole at the top
when it was full they would remove the lid
The hair was wrapped around wire with beads
surrounding the important dates of a families
marriages and the birth of their children
♥
How did you do
did you know what it was?
did you know what it was?
It is fun to discover what vintage treasures were originally used for
I like it better as a vase
I like it better as a vase
sharing with
romantic saying for today
"Seize the moments of happiness love and be loved"
Leo Tolstoy♥
Pam
How interesting! It is a lovely piece and perfect for your roses!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is interesting. Pretty piece!
ReplyDeleteI like it better with flowers in it than hair I think. Haha
ReplyDelete♥Linsey
I had guessed that it was for hairpins - not hair. However, I think it makes a very pretty rose bowl.
ReplyDeleteAnna
Wow! Very interesting! I had NO idea! Thanks for teaching us!
ReplyDeletethis are very beautiful accessories!!!!
Hugs, Barbara
Not sure what the holes on the lid were for but I love the idea of it for hair things!! Though flowers look beautiful, too!!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Never would have guessed! I like it better as a vase, too!
ReplyDeletePretty photos!
ReplyDeleteI cant believe they would keep there hair...icky! we could save up all of latte's hair in there. hahhahaha LOL
What beautiful and unique pieces. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI knew what it was, but I have to say, I like it as a vase much better! I was always a little creeped out by hair art!
ReplyDeleteSeriously? I had no idea! I learned something new today, Pam! :)
ReplyDeletexoox laurie
Pam ~ Isn't that just the weirdest thing to do! I was kind of grossed out when I heard that for the first time ~ I do love seeing what things were originally used for though ~ it is fun !
ReplyDeleteI prefer your use for it, Pam. the Victorians were sick and twisted, I tell ya! Collecting one's hair must be bad juju if you ask me....akin to sociopaths who collect their nail clippings or something! ;P
ReplyDeleteNeat history lesson!
xoxoxoxo,
RJ
I did know that it was a hair receiver. When my grandmother died, we found a container of hair in her cedar chest. I have no idea why she kept it or what her plans were.
ReplyDeleteWow Pam I have never heard of this! Very interesting. I wonder what the origin is?
ReplyDeleteKinda cool but also kinda creepy….
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