Physical Object from Apr. 15, 1865
Abraham Lincoln hair locket
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Full Title
Abraham Lincoln hair locket
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Description
A small gold locket containing Lincoln's hair, cut on the evening of his assassination, 14 April 1865. It is a gold oval locket, engraved on both sides with foliate and scroll design, hinged to reveal braided hair under glass on one side of the inner compartment.
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Source
Massachusetts Historical Society
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as: From the Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please see this web page.
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Cite this Item
Unidentified goldsmith. "Abraham Lincoln hair locket". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 23, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/278
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Item Type
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Creator
Unidentified goldsmith
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Date
1865
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Dimensions
2.3 cm x 1.5 cm; 2.5 cm (open)
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Region
Physical Object from Apr. 15, 1865
Abraham Lincoln hair locket
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Description
A small gold locket containing Lincoln's hair, cut on the evening of his assassination, 14 April 1865. It is a gold oval locket, engraved on both sides with foliate and scroll design, hinged to reveal braided hair under glass on one side of the inner compartment.
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Source
Massachusetts Historical Society
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as: From the Collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast, or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please see this web page.
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Creator
Unidentified goldsmith
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Date
April 15, 1865
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Dimensions
2.3 cm x 1.5 cm; 2.5 cm (open)