A Victorian-era hair work and sentimental card with a lock of reddish-brown hair tied with a faded light blue ribbon, handwritten script, and a decorative border.
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This image shows a Victorian-era hair work and sentimental card. The card is a pale beige color and appears to be aged. On the left side, a tightly wound and arranged lock of reddish-brown hair is secured with a faded light blue ribbon tied in a bow. The hair is dense and forms a small, rounded shape. To the right of the hair, there is handwritten script in dark ink. The handwriting is elegant and flowing, typical of the period. Below the writing, the date “Angels, 20th July 1853” is inscribed. At the top of the card, there's a decorative border consisting of a repeating pattern of small, stylized shapes. In the lower right corner, there's a small, delicate drawing of a similar hair work, also tied with a ribbon. The overall impression is one of sentimentality, mourning, and Victorian-era craftsmanship. The card appears to be a keepsake, likely created as a memento of a loved one.


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