Leila's Museum Shows Unique Hair Art

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Leila's Hair Museum had old art. These things were made of real human hair. The museum had wreaths and jewelry from dead people's hair.

The museum was in Independence, Missouri, near Kansas City. It was open for 30 years and some famous people liked it.

Leila Cohoon, the museum's owner, died at 92. Her granddaughter is now giving the hair art to other museums.

The granddaughter feels her grandma's spirit there. Giving away the art helps her with her sadness.

Leila started the collection in 1956 after finding hair art. She bought it instead of Easter shoes, her family remembers.

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What did Leila's Hair Museum have?

The museum had old art made of real human hair, like wreaths and jewelry from dead people's hair.

Where was the museum located?

The museum was in Independence, Missouri, near Kansas City.

What is Leila's granddaughter doing with the hair art now?

Leila's granddaughter is giving the hair art to other museums.

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