Hair museum filled with century-old mementos closes its doors, scattering contents around the nation

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Century-old wreaths made from human hair fill the walls of Leila’s Hair Museum, and glass cases overflow with necklaces and watch bands made from the locks of the dead. There also are strands of hair purported to come from past presidents, Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe and even Jesus. For around 30 years, this small attraction in the Kansas City suburb of Independence attracted an eclectic group of gawkers that included the likes of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne. But the museum’s namesake, Leila Cohoon, died last November at the age of 92. Now the collection of more than 3,000 pieces is headed to museums around the country.

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