Antique French Hair Art Mourning Icon, Memento, Flower & Wreath "JC" Inscription in Oval Bombe Frame moss agate and the rare inclusion of

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and his works are in Museum collections far and wide

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Antique French Hair Art Mourning Icon, Memento, Flower & Wreath "JC" Inscription in Oval Bombe Frame moss agate and the rare inclusion ofRare antique French Napoleon III era hair art mourning icon or memento, displayed in an oval ebonized wood bombe style frame and featuring a large woven hair flower, foliate garland and DC inscrition! The Napoleon III era (1852 1870) in France was a time rich in both artistic expression and complex cultural practices, including the unique art of hairwork. This "hair art" form, which evolved significantly during the 19th century, was not only an