Momento Mori and Momento Amore: Hair Jewelry in New England – Oct. 18th, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 4:00PM at the New Ipswich Library, 6 Main Street.

Guest speaker Dr. Nora Carleson from Historic New England

Whether you’re intrigued or grossed out, earrings, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces made of human hair were once commonplace throughout the United States. Explore the history of hair jewelry in New England — learn how it was made, what it looked like, why it was popular, and about artists who have returned to the craft today. 

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