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Lot #205
Martha Washington

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Estimate: $500+
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Description

Yellow silk fabric swatch cut from a dress worn by Martha Washington, measuring 1 x 1, with a letter of provenance from noted autograph dealer Charles Hamilton, in part: "I certify that this small piece of silk, mounted on black paper, was cut from a dress of Martha Washington. Some years ago, I acquired the authentication for it, dated 1807, with some hair of Washington." In fine condition, with a small remnant of the black paper still attached.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #591 - Ended September 09, 2020