Item:  Incredible hairwork brooch

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Dimensions: approx. 2 and 1/4 inches and 2 and 3/4 inches

Condition:  excellent

Year:  dated 1863

Description: This magnificent brooch has a basket of flowers ALL made out of multicolor hair.  The hairwork is on ivory and the work comes OUT from the background.  Fabulous and one of a kind.  Inscribed on the back: "Caroline, in remembrance of Henrietta, August 24, 1863"  

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