Hair Wreath

Donor Name:Gavin H. Green
Date: late 1880s or early 1900s
Associated Place: West Wawanosh, ON
Item #: M959.0059.004

Horseshoe-shaped wreath of flowers made of human hair in a shadow box frame.  The flowers in the wreath were made by looping strands of hair and securing it with thin wire.  The hair is a variety of shades and flowers are embellished with beads.

  • Made by Lucy and Holly Dodd of West Wawanosh (Nile, ON)