<p>High up on a shelf sits a large frame holding a beautiful floral wreath... made of hair! The inscription "C.A.G. Sept 6 1858" is embroidered in hair below. But what does it all mean? Join Justine Lyn and Melissa Toste from Heritage Mississauga as they delve into this fascinating - and morbid - item from historic Mississauga's Sheridan Village, this time on Heritage Bytes.</p>

High up on a shelf sits a large frame holding a beautiful floral wreath... made of hair! The inscription "C.A.G. Sept 6 1858" is embroidered in hair below. But what does it all mean? Join Justine Lyn and Melissa Toste from Heritage Mississauga as they delve into this fascinating - and morbid - item from historic Mississauga's Sheridan Village, this time on Heritage Bytes.

The Macabre History of the Greeniaus Hair Wreath

You don‘t have time to read through endless volumes of history books, you want to be a historic know-it-all now! Heritage Bytes explores the history, heritage, and culture, of Canada‘s 6th largest city. Each episode gives you a byte sized slice of the history of Mississauga from the beginnings over 10,000 years ago through milestones in history such as the War of 1812, the World Wars, and the development of a city through the amalgamation of lost villages. We look at the historic people, places, and events, that define our city today, including peering into the Darker Side of our history. Join us as we explore the historic connections to Mississauga and each other.

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The Macabre History of the Greeniaus Hair Wreath

The Macabre History of the Greeniaus Hair Wreath