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Oddities: Family Hairloom
An Obscura customer is about to move out of New York City, and is on the lookout for something that will remind her of the city. A Victorian picture constructed entirely of human hair catches her eye.
Added: Dec 20, 2011
Views: 709 Views
Runtime: 02:18
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