Framed Hair of Abraham Lincoln

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Object Details

Associated Name

Lincoln, Abraham

Description

A lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair was placed in a black frame with a black and white photograph of Lincoln, likely as a symbol of mourning after his death.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

PL.273865.2

catalog number

273865.2

Object Name

Hair

Measurements

overall: 8 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in; 21.59 cm x 16.51 cm

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Political History: Political History, General History Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association

National Symbols

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-88eb-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1851234