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Symbolism, The Belt / Buckle / Garter

Often a symbol can be so ubiquitous that it disappears from sight. It’s commonly used, often pres...

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Symbolism, The Upside-Down Torch

The torch is a symbol that represents several concepts, concepts which harken back to its literal...

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Symbolism, Wheat

It’s another Sunday and you’re no doubt very hungry this morning for a good brunch, s...

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Gothic Revival in Culture and Jewellery: Part 3, Breaking Perceptions

After the previous looks at the Gothic Revival period and its affect on subsequent mourning jewel...

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Symbolism, Ivy

The evergreen ivy crawls and creeps towards the sky, forming a union with whatever it may be clin...

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Gothic Revival in Culture and Jewellery: Part 1, c.1740-c.1850

The Gothic Revival period of the early 19th century is an extremely pronounced period of obvious ...

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Jet

Due to its black colour and easy translation into mourning costume, jet is a material which suffe...

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Symbolism, The Arrow and Quiver

It’s often the symbols which resonate with us today that mean the most; the symbols which w...

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Podcast Interview: A Thousand Facets Podcast

Please enjoy my recent podcast with Haunted History Chronicles, where I take you on a journey thr...

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The Art of Hair Collection

The Art of Hair was originally a series of articles written in 2012 as the format of Art of Mourn...

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1779 Pearlescent Urn Mourning Ring for Sarah Pettie

 An urn is a vessel that holds the remains of a loved one and this ring for Sarah Pettie enc...

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Pocket Watch Key With A Hair Memento

Learn about pocket watches and chains with a 19th century pocket watch key hair locket.

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A Victorian Hair Bracelet for Bessie

Hair is a remarkable material for remembrance and love. While not considered the token of friends...

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Latest Lecture

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Podcast Interview: A Thousand Facets Podcast

Please enjoy my recent podcast with Haunted History Chronicles, where I take you on a journey thr...

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