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Strands of President George Washington’s Hair.
Lot 215. Strands of President George Washington’s Hair. According to the accompanying Letter of Authenticity from Ryan T. Mack of Griffin Memorabilia, Anna Kenton received a lock of Washington’s hair in 1787. Collecting locks of hair was common in the era. Eventually, the lock passed to Bob White of Federal Hill Autographs and then to Hantman’s Auctioneers & Appraisers, which sold it to Ryan. Mack’s LoA comes with a picture of the display Mack purchased from Hantman’s and a copy of a note related to Anna Keaton. The two strands are Washington’s hair are framed with a photo, a facsimile autograph and brief biography. These elements are within a wood-grain black mat bordered by a light-gold 18” x 22” frame.
Winning Bid $220.
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