Victorian Hairwork, 19th Century America, Art History, Material Culture Diane Irby Victorian Hairwork, 19th Century America, Art History, Material Culture Diane Irby

Think of a tea set made of a lover’s hair!

At the 1853 New York Crystal Palace Exhibition, Linherr & Co. stunned visitors with delicate hairwork jewelry - including a tea set made from human hair. This innovative display redefined sentimental and mourning art and helped introduce hairwork as a fashionable craft in the U.S.

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Victorian Hairwork, 19th Century Crafts, American Folk Art, American Cultural Heritage, Art History, Endangered Crafts Diane Irby Victorian Hairwork, 19th Century Crafts, American Folk Art, American Cultural Heritage, Art History, Endangered Crafts Diane Irby

Reviving the Tradition of Hairwork, Preserving Heritage and Artistry

Reviving the nearly forgotten art of hairwork helps preserve American cultural heritage, celebrates feminine creativity, and offers a sustainable, emotionally resonant form of artistic expression rooted in 19th-century traditions.

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