Gestural Pair of Victorian Mounted Hair Samples, Annotated, 1860s farm stool Drawing measures approx 12" x

Drawing measures approx 12" x 9"

I'd guess from a very old Santos figure or similar

And I really love how the pencil drawn lines of her hair are perfectly echoed/complemented by the rainbow-like painting of her collar

crowned with metal laurel wreath--but really I think it could be anyone one wants

There is a repair to his left shoulder as documented--evident

Gestural Pair of Victorian Mounted Hair Samples, Annotated, 1860s farm stool Drawing measures approx 12" xThis came from a small collection of hair locks and wreaths dating to the 1860s all stitched to, or tucked into, bits of paper annotated with names and notes. I considered listing them as a collection, but realized much of what I find beautiful about these is their specificity and singularity (color, composition, etc.) and so have treated them as individual drawings of sorts and so, truly, what a beautiful drawing! Two hair samples here, the lower one