Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem Dish has some minor wear

Dish has some minor wear due to age

beginning with the defeat of Satan and the other fallen angels and their banishment to Hell

this bracelet also features a four-leaf clover for additional good fortune as well as that lucky little acorn for added strength

As a result

As the Industrial Revolution roared on

Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem Dish has some minor wearAnother one of the more unusual hair work pieces we have come across. Possibly created as a companion piece to this mourning wreath (and most likely crafted by the same person), this beautiful wreath centers around a wax icon of Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus. Saint Joseph is most commonly known as the patron saint of families, fathers and expecting mothers. However, he is also invoked for protection from sudden death, drowning, poisoning,