Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Made from the hair of Sarah M. Taber (1836–1856) of Bristol, the bracelet includes six tightly braided bands of hair, loosely paired into bands of two. A tintype photograph inside the attached locket-type frame is marked “S.M.T./Died Aug. 14th, 1856.” The piece was paired with an oval pin encircled with jet beads. It also contains braided hair. The initials “F.T.” appear on the back of the pin, likely referencing Sarah’s father Benjamin Franklin Taber (1806–1889.)
About This Item
- Title: Taber family mourning hairwork bracelet, Bristol, ca. 1856
- Creation Date: circa 1856
- Subject Date: circa 1856
- Location: Bristol, Lincoln County, ME
- Media: hair, gold, onyx
- Local Code: A74-10
- Object Type: Physical Object
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