[WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799)]. Strands of hair attributed to George Washington.

Multiple strands of hair, approx. 3/4 in. long, tied together with blue ribbon, housed in a modern plastic case with inscription, presumably in the hand of Carroll J. Delery III, identifying the strands as "Wash Hair," with cost listed.

[With:] 4 magnified cases, each containing a single strand of hair, approx. 1/2 in. long, with accompanying inscription, presumably in the hand of Carroll J. Delery III, identifying the strands of hair as Washington's ("Wash").

No further documentation or certificate of authenticity accompanies the lot.

Estate of Carroll J. Delery III, Formerly the “Historical Shop”

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[WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799)]. Strands of hair attributed to George Washington.

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