Akron Postcard Club: Exploring Hair Postcards
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Aug 28, 2024 6pm - 7pm
Location
The University of Akron: The National Museum of Psychology
73 S College St
Details
Hairwork was a sentimental expression of grief and love, and a favored folk art of the 18th and 19th century. Objects created using human hair included wreaths, bracelets, lockets, flowers – and yes, even postcards! Join Akron Postcard Club to explore these unique tokens of friendship, remembrance, and romantic love. We’ll discuss the history of this artform and examine postcards from the Campbell Collection that are, themselves, adorned with real locks of hair. This free event is open to all ages.
