September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
6 strands of hair that belonged to American abolitionist John Brown. The hair is mounted to a Certificate of Authenticity that reads "I certify that the strands of hair herewith accompanying were removed by me from the old envelope (pictured here) inscribed "John Brown's Hair," apparently in Brown's own handwriting. The lock of hair was probably sent by Brown to an admirer. This envelope, with the hair inside, was recently discovered in a collection of important John Brown letters, formerly the property of Sol Feinstone, noted manuscript collector." The letter is signed by Charles Hamilton with the reverse of the certificate notarized and signed by a witness, dated July 31, 1996. CONDITION: Hair is preserved behind plastic and presents in very good condition. These hair stands were once part of the Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection.