The Hauntedness of Victorian Hairwork: An Interview with Avery Curran

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English - October 22, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB
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In this episode, Isabella interviews Victorian hairwork researcher and fan, Avery Curran. Just in time for the spooky season that is October! The two talk about the development of hairwork jewellery and how it got to be so popular in the mid-19th century, as well as Avery's own love for knitting.