Broche met haar van de dichteres Petronella Moens c. 1843

This silver brooch, dating back to around 1843, is a delicate and intricate piece of jewelry. The brooch is made of filigree, a decorative technique that involves twisting and weaving thin wire into intricate patterns. The central focus of the piece is a rectangular panel that encases a woven strand of hair belonging to Petronella Moens, a poetess. The design is typical of hair jewelry, a sentimental fashion trend of the 19th century. This particular piece is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection and reflects both the artistry and the personal stories preserved in Victorian-era jewelry.