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FORGET-ME-KNOT: Ornamental Hairwork, Past & Present
Permanent Exhibit
FORGET-ME-KNOT: Ornamental Hairwork, Past & Present
Permanent Exhibit

Stagecoach Inn Museum
Newbury Park, CA

Forget me Knot: Ornamental Hairwork, Past and Present
A most unique exhibit upstairs at the Stagecoach Inn Museum.

Permanent Exhibit
LEILA’S HAIR MUSEUM
MUSEUM
LEILA’S HAIR MUSEUM
MUSEUM

LEILA’S HAIR MUSEUM

Independence, MO

MUSEUM
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History

National Museum of American History

Not on display

WOVEN STRANDS
PAST EXHIBIT
WOVEN STRANDS
PAST EXHIBIT

MUTTER MUSEUM

Philadelphia, PA

Video

PAST EXHIBIT
HAIR WREATH
HAIR WREATH

Maine State Museum

Augusta, ME

Online; not on view

 Winterthur Museum

Oddities Museum

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I apologize that this did not post Monday when I received the news. I am still trying to figure out why it didn’t. The service and funeral for Leila will be held Thursday December 5. This is the link with details and information to share storie
It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Leila Cohoon of Leila’s Hair Museum in the Inited States. She has left this world and was surrounded by family in her final moments. She is survived by 2 children, 4 grandchildren, and 5 gre
Welcome to Wednesday! We are delighted to share another item of antiquity with you. This is a magnificent framed hair work wreath in the horseshoe shape. The flowers are made in at least 3 hair colors if not 4. There are 4 methods used in this wre
Welcome to Monday! We are delighted to share another item of antiquity with you! This is a framed sentimental picture made of hair that is flat worked/ pallete worked. We see cypress trees, and a fir tree in blonde hair, and another tree in dark b
Welcome to Sunday! We are delighted to share another hair worked item with you! This is a stunning human hair embroidery in a gilt frame. This picture is in human hair of blonde, brunette, and black hair. We see trees, a river, a fence and a church.
Welcome to Thursday! We are delighted to share another hair worked item of antiquity with you! This is an amazing table braided human hair brooch set in 14 karat gold findings with seed pearls. In the center we see 3 seed pearls that are flanked w