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Description
Martha Washington gave this lock of George Washington's hair to Eliza Wadsworth on April 5, 1800.
In 1850, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow had the hair encased in this gold locket with an inscription about its provenance. The inscription reads "Washington's hair given by Mrs. Washington to Miss Eliza Wadsworth April 5th 1800 Henry W. Longfellow 1850."
About This Item
- Title: Locket of George Washington's hair, ca. 1850
- Creation Date: circa 1850
- Subject Date: circa 1800
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Locations:
- VA
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: gold, hair, glass
- Dimensions: 5 cm x 4 cm
- Local Code: A85-932
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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Letter from Elizabeth Wadsworth to her father, Peleg Wadsworth, 1800
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Copy of Peleg Wadsworth letter to Martha Washington, 1800
Item 8953
Note by Elizabeth Wadsworth about the lock of George Washington's hair, ca. 1802
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