Mèche de cheveux blonds, CSR OB 18.2.1

Author(s): anonymous dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, human and animal remains name(s): hair materials and techniques: hair, textile (technique) dimensions - artwork: length: 27cm description: two long locks of blond hair, held by two brown ribbons iconographic description: two locks of hair held by a brown ribbon historical commentary: daniele manin (1804-1857) was an italian politician, an important actor in the risorgimento. Condemned to exile before the entry of the austrian army into venice in august 1849, daniel manin took refuge in france. When he died, he was buried with his wife and daughter in the family vault of ary scheffer, in the montmartre cemetery. Their ashes were returned to the city of venice in 1868. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert date of acquisition: 1991 institution: museum of romantic life inventory number: csr ob 18. 2. 1 part of: daniel manin souvenir set (locks of hair, armband, book). Unknown date