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A History of Hair Weaving, Part 13

Prices of hairwork in the United States were quite reasonable, as you’ll see in this final ...

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Symbolism Meaning: Objects

Symbolism Meaning: AnimalsSymbolism Meaning: ObjectsSymbolism Meaning: PlantsSymbolism Meaning: I...

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Symbolism Memorial

A list of articles based around popular mourning symbols and motifs: Symbolism: The Lamb Mizpah T...

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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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Mary Urbas 1904 Photographic Memorial

Made for the young Mary Urbas, this piece was a purchased and tailored (possibly by the funerary ...

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Symbolism Sunday, The Trumpet

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, let’s get started. Oh, it’s Halloween? And I’m running a blog...

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Symbolism, The Woman

If you see a woman weeping at a tomb or plinth, this is considered to be the mourning ‘wido...

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Symbolism, The Three Graces

Seen mostly in Neoclassical miniatures and pieces of the latter 18th century, the Three Graces ar...

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Symbolism, Faith, Hope & Charity

Faith, Hope and Charity are the most important symbols of the late 18th and 19th centuries, being...

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Spotlight On: 1788 Sarah Honlett Brooch

Faith, hope and charity are of the most typical symbols during the 19th century; their nondescrip...

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

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

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French Sentimentality Captured in an 18th Century Ring

“For You All Alone” (“Pour Vous Tout Seule”) is a sentiment that equates ...

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Willow, Woman, Plinth and Urn is Miniature Perfection

Combining the elements of the willow, woman, plinth and urn are not uncommon in mourning jeweller...

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Neoclassical Symbolism in Two Bracelet Clasps

Symbolism in Neoclassical jewels were necessary; they reflected the status, wealth and humanistic...

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Necklaces and Chains, An Overview

Necklaces can be worn as a fashion article, or hidden as a personal memento, and that is why lock...

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Podcast Interview: Haunted History Chronicles

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

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