Physical Object from May. 1, 1865
Framed photo with lock of hair
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Full Title
Framed photo with lock of hair
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Description
Photograph of Lincoln in a wooden oval frame with a lock of his hair under glass. Handwriting on paper backing states "Abraham Lincoln & a lock of his hair. Cut, & sent to us, after his assassination by Dr. L. Busher Todd - Washington D.C. April 14th, 1865. Martha Robbins E Robbins"
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Source
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0595)
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.
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Cite this Item
Dr. L. Busher Todd. "Framed photo with lock of hair". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed February 5, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/770
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Item Type
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Creator
Dr. L. Busher Todd
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Date
April 1865
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Region
Physical Object from May. 1, 1865
Framed photo with lock of hair
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Description
Photograph of Lincoln in a wooden oval frame with a lock of his hair under glass. Handwriting on paper backing states "Abraham Lincoln & a lock of his hair. Cut, & sent to us, after his assassination by Dr. L. Busher Todd - Washington D.C. April 14th, 1865. Martha Robbins E Robbins"
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Source
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University (80.0595)
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Rights
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.
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Creator
Dr. L. Busher Todd
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Date
May 1, 1865