Hairwork

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Hairwork, Necklace, Choker, 1898, Albine Overby
Hairwork, Necklace, Choker, 1898, Albine Overby
Hairwork, Necklace, Choker, 1898, Albine Overby
Hairwork, Necklace, Choker, 1898, Albine Overby
Title
Hairwork, Necklace, Choker, 1898, Albine Overby
Creation Date
1898
Dimensions

5.5 in Diameter

Count
1
Description

Hairwork choker necklace made in Bergen, Norway in 1898 by Mrs. Albine Overby from her own hair. The necklace is made up of thin strands of blond hair woven and braided. There are buttons on either end that have hair over them as well as two baubles in the middle of the choker. 

Geographic Notes
Norway
Geographic Names
Norway [62,10] [id:3144096]

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