Victorian Mourning Hair Woven Under Glass Reversible Spinner Large Shell Cameo

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REDUCED FROM 9.90 Victorian Mourning Hair Artistically Woven Reversible Gorgeous Large Cameo of Hera. Woven Hair Pattern Under Glass on One Side Cameo on Other Side Keepsake.
Victorian Mourning Blonde Hair Plated Ornate Oval Brooch. Woven Hair Pattern Under Glass in Brooch Keepsake. Measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/8.
Victorians took their mourning very seriously. These weave & hair works of art were often sent out to professionals to make. Pendant is circa 1870.
"In ancient times, in Greek Mythology, Hera was revered as being the only one the Greek goddesses who accompanied a woman through every step of her life. The goddess Hera blessed and protected a woman's marriage, bringing her fertility, protecting her children, and helping her find financial security. Hera was, in short, a complete woman, overseeing both private and public affairs." per goddessgift.com
Hera is wearing a diadem, Greek crown, Helenistic dress with Victorian Hair do with hanging tendrils
I made the fine gold plated chain it now hangs on.
This is reversible & you can wear either side face forward.
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