SOLD Early Victorian Hair Wreath Album (9 Wreaths + Punch Paper Embroidery) maryland coal mine A little research reveals that

A little research reveals that Rhodes went on the serve as as a naval officer in the 6th Maine Light Artillery

but it is double layered on the top so it does not show there

The glazing on the finger tips of one hand are a bit lighter in color

Hand-thrown

John Kellogg

SOLD Early Victorian Hair Wreath Album (9 Wreaths + Punch Paper Embroidery) maryland coal mine A little research reveals thatJust a few pages used in this c. mid 19th century hair wreath album, but how lovely they are, and I pretty much never come across one of these that hasn't been taken apart. And whoever kept this album (one certainly imagines her last name was Schooley, as the last name written carefully under each wreath reads!) took great care with her braiding and her bows. Also found tucked inside is a punch paper embroidery on blue ribbon reading "remember me"