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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Most Documented Lock of Lincoln Hair Extant
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Most Documented Lock of Lincoln Hair Extant

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.063387
Object Type Commemorative
Medium paper, ink, plastic, adhesive, hair
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 11 in (0.3 cm x 21.6 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPiece of paper with miniature golden frame holding 1/16th of an inch of hair allegedly from Abraham Lincoln. The paper has a stamp from collector Louis Mushro certifying the hair and a stamp from the Manuscript Society confirming Mushro's membership. To the right of the hair there is a black and white printed image of Abraham Lincoln and beneath the hair there is a colored printing of a painting depicting the death of President Lincoln.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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