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Necklace
Vinke Larsen, Firma W., c. 1864
In the 19th century, jewellery fashioned of gold and human hair was highly valued for its personal character. A note accompanying this necklace states that the hair in it belonged to H.M.A.F. Teding van Berkhout-van Slingeland and to her youngest child, Ferdinand, who died in 1854. The family relied on the services of a leading professional hair worker.
- Artwork typejewellery, necklace
- Object numberBK-1978-408
- Dimensionsdiameter 2.4 cm, length 60.0 cm
- Physical characteristicsgoud, mensenhaar, glas en een klavertje vier