Houston Texas, March 11, 2022
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On Friday March 11th, 2022, Hayden Peters (Art of Mourning / www.artofmourning.com) and Hal Simon-Hassell (Chief Interpretive Specialist / Texas Historical Commission), partnered with Hummingbird Vintage Treasures, will be hosting a day celebrating the history of mourning jewelry, fashion and practice.
The event will be held at Evelyn Park in Houston, Texas, USA from 10:30am to 2:30pm, with lunch included. Jewelry sales, historical lectures and also Q&A with historical jewelry appraisals will be part of this celebration of all things mourning.
If you would like to come as part of a group, a special rate at $70 is available; please contact michelle@hummingbirdvintagetreasures.com for details.
Lecture 1: Profit and Loss – Demand for Mourning Jewels and Fashion in History
Values of 17th-19th century mourning custom and fashion were important to represent social, religious and political views. The cost of fashionable mourning was almost as high as the loss of a loved one and the requirements of mourning costume and jewels led families into debt. Learn about how these customs became part of family behaviour and how businesses profited from loss.
Using primary resources of mourning jewels, this lecture will focus on the evolution of jewelry design from the 17th century onwards, offering insights into the lifestyles of the people who wore mourning jewels and those who made them.
Lecture 2: Grief Over Time
Change in modern grief theory has had a negative impact on western culture. Reviewing 19th and early 20th century mourning customs and ephemera show just how expressions of grief could lead modern individuals to a healthier way of approaching the loss of a loved one.
This lecture will look at mourning-related ephemera, the different kinds of memorial photography, mourning clothing, its usage, and how it changes between the first quarter of the 19th century through the end of WWII as expressions of mourning and grief move more towards the modern model.
Bio
Hayden Peters is a Jewellery Historian, Scholar and Designer. An authority on the topic of mourning and sentimental jewellery, Hayden founded the Art of Mourning (www.artofmourning.com) in 2005 as his teaching platform to share knowledge and educate about this important part of history between the years 1517-1920. The website reaches thousands of international students and collectors daily, with over 900 articles detailing the history of early-modern society, politics, design and fashion.
Hayden has appeared on television, published in international publications, museum installations and written for academic publications.
Hal Simon-Hassell (Chief Interpretive Specialist / Texas Historical Commission) is an experienced museum professional focusing on project management, public programs, and research, with practical experience in the management of cultural resources, structures, collections, and interpretation.
Hummingbird Vintage Treasures is an established Houston institution, featuring artfully repurposed vintage and antique fine jewelry.
Tickets
Limited to 100 tickets only at: https://hbirdvintage.ticketleap.com/the-art-of-mourning/ Group tickets at a special rate of $70 are available; please contact michelle@hummingbirdvintagetreasures.com for details.
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