Woman's Hairpieces
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Miriam Stern
(died 1910)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Jacob Louis Fox
(American, 1856 - 1936)
RetailerSold by
L. Shaw
(American)
Date1875-1900
MediumDark brown human hair, japanned metal hairpins
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width of (a) and (b): 8 x 3in. (20.3 x 7.6cm)
Primary Dimensions (length x width of (c-j): 4 1/2 x 3in. (11.4 x 7.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.87.8.1a-j
DescriptionChignon of dark brown human hair, in ten pieces; two large pieces consisting of several locks of hair, and eight single locks of hair, each attached to a japanned hairpin with the looped end (closed end) of the hairpin exposed. Hair is set in fairly tight curls.
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