Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem As a result

As a result

beginning with the defeat of Satan and the other fallen angels and their banishment to Hell

instead grabbed the Devil and nailed the horseshoe to his cloven foot

Popular among 19th century writers

both of these are no more

Victorian Mourning Hair Wreath with Wax Icon of St. Joseph and Jesus post mortem As a resultAnother one of the more unusual hair work pieces we have come across. Possibly created as a companion piece to this mourning wreath (and most likely crafted by the same person), this beautiful wreath centers around a wax icon of Saint Joseph holding the infant Jesus. Saint Joseph is most commonly known as the patron saint of families, fathers and expecting mothers. However, he is also invoked for protection from sudden death, drowning, poisoning,