Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem As the Industrial Revolution roared

As the Industrial Revolution roared on

flat braiding table (a top hat or bandbox would suffice in a pinch) with a small finger-sized hole cut into the middle and small leaded weights

Dish has some minor wear due to age

Popular among 19th century writers

Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem As the Industrial Revolution roaredAnother one of the more unusual hair work pieces we have come across. Possibly created as a companion piece to this mourning wreath (and most likely crafted by the same person), this beautiful wreath centers around a wax icon of Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus. Saint Joseph is most commonly known as the patron saint of families, fathers and expecting mothers. However, he is also invoked for protection from sudden death, drowning, poisoning,