September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
A generous lock of reddish-brown hair consisting of a plethora of strands that measure about 2" in length, from the head of America's third president and founding father, Thomas Jefferson. The stands of hair are formed into this lock by the securing thread and are mounted to a card of the period. The paper and lock are secured in a thick plastic sleeve and loosely mounted in a thicker plastic sleeve with an image of a profile bust of Jefferson's head and a previous description. The reverse contains a notarized letter from Charles Perry Fisher, librarian, that reads "The lock of hair of Thomas Jefferson was the property of Doctor Robley Dunglism, a friend of Jefferson's; it became the property of his son, Dr. Richard J. Dunglism, my step-father, and eventually became my property." Just below, Fisher's statement is verified and witnessed by Newman F. McGirr, whose attention is notarized. The letter bears the date April 15, 1929. This lock of hair was collected by Dr. John K. Lattimer. CONDITION: The paper exhibits yellowing with sharp corners and exhibits glue residue. Bust print and letter has also yellowed with clear image and writing.