WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799) — A lock of his hair, affixed to an autograph note signed by James A. HAMILTON (1788-1878), presenting the same to Eleanor G. Collins, n.p. 20 March 1871.

WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799) — A lock of his hair, affixed to an autograph note signed by James A. HAMILTON (1788-1878), presenting the same to Eleanor G. Collins, n.p. 20 March 1871.

One page, 110 x 60mm, the strands, which measure approximately 135mm in length, are gathered together with string and affixed to the card with wax at top center, matted and framed (uneven toning to card from previous framing; not examined out of frame).

A lock of George Washington’s Hair with provenance from the family of Alexander Hamilton. [With:] James A. HAMILTON. Autograph letter signed (“James A. Hamilton”), to Ms. Collins, Nevis, Dobbs Ferry, 20 March 1870 enclosing the aforementioned “lock of the Illustrious Washington […] as a mark of my respect & regard for you.”

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