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Collections Up Close - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Hair Jewelry in Virginia History While elaborate hair jewelry is most often thought of as tokens of remembrance for loved ones past, hair has also historically been used as symbols of friendship or intimacy, and passed between individuals still very much alive. This program will explore some early origins of hair jewelry, the process of making the pieces, and the symbolism evident in the iconography and materials often used.
About the Collections Up Close:
In this series, VMHC staff curate displays featuring some of the museum’s millions of artifacts and manuscripts that are not currently on exhibit. In addition to a themed presentation, guests are led on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s storage areas to examine the museum’s collection up close while interacting with VMHC staff members.
Tickets required at: https://secure.virginiahistory.org/overview/2771
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428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia 23220
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