Archive for April 19th, 2007
Locks of Love
Thursday, April 19th, 2007We continue with the mourning jewelry exhibit. Today’s samples are of hair work designs from the Victorian era. Yes, hair! Usually plaited and woven into intricate designs. Serpents (eternal life) and anchors (hope) were popular themes.
Today’s modern designs don’t have the symbolism and not many bracelet selections are available. Regardless, [...]
Family Jewels
Thursday, April 19th, 2007Greetings!
While doing research for an article on cremation urn jewelry, we felt the need to share early examples of the art form. So we are having an exhibit in the garden this week.
Early memento mori featured skulls and crossbones and we’ll display those later this week. Serpents symbolize eternal life and are often featured [...]
