Locket of George Washington's hair
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 7280
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This lock of George Washington's hair was given by Martha Washington to Miss Eliza Wadsworth on April 5, 1800. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had the hair encased in this gold locket with an inscription about its provenance.
Other Information
- Title: Locket of George Washington's hair
- Creation Date: circa 1800
- Subject Date: circa 1800
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME, VA
- Media: hair, gold
- Dimensions (cm): 5 x 4
- Local Code: A85-932
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Washington, George (1732-1799)--Hair
Jewelry
People
Washington, George
Wadsworth, Elizabeth
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