1850's Ball Headpiece Accessory

From the seller::

DATING TO THE 1830’S TO 1840’S




FASHIONED OF A BROWN AND BLACK SILK CHENILLE OF A WIRED BASE




TOP IN BRAIDED FASHION




PINWHEEL DETAILS AT EACH SIDE




DANGLING CHENILLE FRINGE FROM THE BOTTOM OF EACH PINWHEEL




ONLY FLAW IS THAT ONE SIDE HAS SOME OF THE FRINGE ABSENT, I PERSONALLY WOULD MOVE FRINGE AND EVEN OUT THE DISTRIBUTION
















MEASURES 24 INCHES END TO END WITH 3 1/2 INCHES ACROSS THE PINWHEEL



From Me:

I get why the seller thinks this might be a Romantic Era piece. However, the pinwheels come too far down on the head - the ones in the 1840's typically go above the Cavalier curls and not on top of them.

Instead, I think this is from the 1850's.

...And I think it's made from pipe cleaners.

1850's Faux Curl, real hair

From the seller:

These 3 curls measure approx. 11, 12, and 13" long. The hair is dark brown. 2 of the curls have wired bands at the top, the other has a small loop. The label on the box reads "L Grabbe & Co, Importers of Human Hair and Manufacturers Of Human Hair Goods, Wholesale and Retail, Under First National Bank, Davenport, Iowa". The box in skewed out of shape and the top is missing one end flap; the label is soiled as the photos show. There is something written in pencil under the box top, probably the owners name, which I can not make out. I have a hat listed which would look nice with your new curls. Thanks for looking

From Me:

The hairstyle on the box was popular in the 1850's going into the 1860's so the curls are probably from about then.

False Hair piece

From the seller:

A unique 1830’s false front hair piece that comes in its original box.  The hairpiece war worn by Mrs. Warren Birds.   Her name and information on how she wore it is written on the bottom of the box.  According to the note the piece was worn with a day cap and a large bonnet of the time period.   The light brown hair has an auburn tinge. It is attached to netting and has a tie back closure.  The hair piece is in very good condition.  There is some breakage on the box cover and some age spotting.  A very unique item to add to your collection.