Abraham Lincoln's Hair #84 of 300 W/Portraits

Abraham Lincoln's Hair #84 of 300 W/Portraits - This lot features an actual strand of President Abraham Lincoln's hair from a limited edition collection of 300, and is numbered 84. Serving as the 16th President of the United States, Lincoln established himself as a leader of the newly established Republican Party, leading the nation through the Civil War and abolishing slavery during his monumental term. This extraordinary lot includes a photograph of President Lincoln with Allan Pinkerton and Major General John A. McClernand captured after the Battle of Antietam, which marked a major turning point towards victory for the Union Army. Also included is a headshot portrait of President Lincoln captured in impressive detail. The winning bidder of this lot will receive extensive documentation and evidentiary support of credible provenance for the authenticity of this strand of hair, in addition to a signed certificate of authenticity issued by John Reznikoff, President of University Archives.