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Strands of President Abraham Lincoln’s Hair.
Lot 216. Strands of President Abraham Lincoln’s Hair. The original source of these two strands was Edward D. Neill, one of the Presidents’ secretaries. Collecting locks of hair was common in the period, and Lincoln apparently gave a lock to Neill. Subsequently, Neill donated the hair to Macalester College, which he established in 1885 in Minnesota. The lock was sold to a bookseller, who then sold it to Bill Mack. Ryan T. Mack of Griffin Memorabilia placed the strands in the display, which comes with his Letter of Authenticity. Accompanying the LoA are a letter from the bookseller and a picture of the full lock of hair. The strands are framed with a photo of Lincoln, a facsimile autograph and an inset that provides a very brief biography. The elements rest in a wood-grain black mat within a light-gold 18” x 22” frame.
Winning Bid $242.
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