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Antique 19th C. Love Token Bookmark with Braided Human Hair Centre ‘Love Me’
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Antique 19th C. Love Token Bookmark with Braided Human Hair Centre ‘Love Me’

19th century
Sold 24 October 2026 · Folk and Fable Antiques
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A rare example of an antique 19th century Victorian hairwork love token bookmark, crafted on a base of perforated paper (Bristol board) with green cross-stitched borders and the sentimental phrase "Love Me." While human hair art is frequently associated with mourning practices, tokens like this were often exchanged between romantic partners or close friends as enduring keepsakes of affection. The central feature is a finely woven, three dimensional braid of real human hair.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some markings to the back, looks a bit like candle wax.

Measures 15cm x 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Human Hair Bookmark to the Victorian era.

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Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5cm (1.97")
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SA1242089
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A rare example of an antique 19th century Victorian hairwork love token bookmark, crafted on a base of perforated paper (Bristol board) with green cross-stitched borders and the sentimental phrase "Love Me.
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" While human hair art is frequently associated with mourning practices, tokens like this were often exchanged between romantic partners or close friends as enduring keepsakes of affection.
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The central feature is a finely woven, three dimensional braid of real human hair.

Condition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Some markings to the back, looks a bit like candle wax.

Measures 15cm x 5cm

Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this Antique Human Hair Bookmark to the Victorian era.

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242089
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An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. SOLD24 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. SOLD24 OCT 26

Antique 19th C. Love Token Bookmark with Braided Human Hair Centre ‘Love Me’

Archive II An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. View II
Archive III An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. View III
Archive IV An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. View IV
Archive V An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. View V
Archive VI An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair. View VI
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An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair.
Antique 19th C. Love Token Bookmark With Braided Human Hair Centre ‘Love Me’
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An antique rectangular perforated paper bookmark features stitched green thread spelling love me flanking a central vertical braid of human hair.
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  • ObjectBookmarks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialHuman hair, Paper, Silk, Cotton thread
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsBraided hair centre, Perforated card grid, Cross-stitch text, Silk ribbon border
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 5 cm (2 in)

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Victorian hair art and love tokens served as deeply personal mementos exchanged between loved ones, family members, or romantic partners to symbolize remembrance, affection, or mourning during the 19th century.

These pieces typically utilized human hair intricately braided or woven into patterns, mounted on cardstock, perforated paper, or canvas, and often framed with silk ribbon and thread embroidery.

Authenticity is usually determined by the specific hand-worked techniques, the natural degradation and oxidisation of the organic materials, the presence of period-appropriate card or paper, and genuine thread stitching rather than modern machine production.

Such delicate historical artifacts are best displayed mounted under UV-protective museum glass within a shadow box frame, integrating them into a gallery wall or placing them in a study alongside other curiosities.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight, maintaining stable low-humidity indoor climates, and avoiding physical contact with the fragile braided hair and aged paper components.
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