Happy Presidents’ Day! This lock of hair is from the head of founding father and first U.S. President, George Washington, cut by Washington’s barber, Martin Pierie, in 1781. The lock came to the Library Company in 1829.
A note pasted to the back of the frame reads: “Description of frame: 1. Oval from Washington’s mansion - Mt. Vernon; 2. Part of a chestnut tree planted by Washington which is the molding; 3. Beed around frame from Independence Hall, Philadelphia; 4. The ring from Carpenter’s Hall; 5. Upper right star Tree Lafayette planted; 6. Upper left star, Gen'l Anthony Wayne house; 7. Lower right star, Frigate Constitution; 8. Lower left star, Frigate Alliance; 9. Back from pew Washington worshipped in at Christ Church. I believe the above to be correct and true. Roxborough Feb. 18th, 1860 Joseph Crout.”
Lock of George Washington’s Hair. 1781. Framed: 4 ½ x 5 ½ x 7/8 inches.
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