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Zoë Coombs Marr and the most surprising Library treasures

21 July 2025

When it comes to State Library Victoria’s magnificent collection, books are just the beginning.

Follow Zoë Coombs Marr on a trip to uncover one of the Library’s most surprising collections – hair. Yes, hair! Brooch hair, ’80s hair, camel hair, even a lock of hair from the ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills.

So, whether you’re interested in fairytales, hairy-tales or something else, the Library has something for you.    

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