Victorian Hairwork, Women’s History, Hair Jewelry, American Folk Art, 19th Century America, Women's Labor, Gender Studies Diane Irby Victorian Hairwork, Women’s History, Hair Jewelry, American Folk Art, 19th Century America, Women's Labor, Gender Studies Diane Irby

Rebecca Ellen Robinson Weatherford - Manufacturer of Hair Jewelry of Every Style and Variety - Salem, OR.

Rebecca Ellen Robinson Weatherford was a 19th-century Salem, Oregon hairwork artist who used her craft to secure financial independence and autonomy. Her story highlights the role of working women in the Victorian era and shows how historic records often contradict the true reality of their labor, talents, and economic successes.

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