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George Washington Signature, Cloak Swatch, and Lock of Hair

Rare full Washington signature from 1769, along with a swatch of his cloak and hair lock

Estimate: $5000+

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Description

Rare full Washington signature from 1769, along with a swatch of his cloak and hair lock

Fantastic display consisting of a scarce full ink signature, "George Washington," on an off-white 3.25 x 1 slip clipped from a larger document. Signature was part of a large March 17, 1769, indenture between Washington and Robert Thompson. Also included is a .5 x .75 swatch of Washington's cloak from the family of Colonel Tobias Lear, Washington's personal secretary and good friend; and six strands of Washington's hair from the Custis-Powell family. All three items are nicely cloth matted and framed, with a color portrait of Washington and a descriptive plaque, to an overall size of 14.75 x 15.25. In very good condition, with staining to the slip, not affecting legibility of the signature. Complete Washington signatures are seldom seen. Accompanied by a provenance packet documenting the origin of the relics.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring John F. Kennedy
  • Dates: April 26, 2024 - May 15, 2024





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