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Hair wreath
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Hair wreath

anonymous · 1809 · plakken; framing; copper (metal); wood (plant material); hair; glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Representation made of human hair, consisting of a weeping willow, an hourglass, and a monument with initials (A.N.M. / M.W.v.D.) and an inscription (Deceased March 27 and April 3, 1809 / Here rest the weary of strength). Oval representation, set in a rectangular frame with a copper-colored metal inner border and an eye for hanging at the top.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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Credit lineHaarrouwstuk. 1809. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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