Cloth samples with handwritten notes and lock of hair, circa 1826

Collection — Box: 5, Folder: 1

Identifier: A1993-046

Scope and Contents

Lock of blond hair, and three fabric scraps with handwritten notes sewn to back of fabric. Text of paper notes sewn to fabric: "I have worn a [?] like this all this spring but it's wearing out and I don't believe I shall wear it much more it is faded too," "[?] best one," and "every day dress sometimes wear a green [spen?] sometimes white."

Dates

Creation: circa 1826

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Full Extent

4 item/s ; overall: 2 x 3 in.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum purchase

Related Materials

Originally found in book of bound Masonic Mirror periodicals (December 31, 1825-December 23, 1826), with a note written inside the volume: "Ruth Hill".