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John F. Kennedy’s Lock of Hair

Lock of hair obtained directly from JFK’s barber

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Lock of hair obtained directly from JFK’s barber

A lock of hair, containing about seven half-inch strands of Kennedy’s hair, collected in July of 1963 after a haircut at Peter Lawford’s Santa Monica beach front home. Accompanied by a copy of a notarized letter of provenance from Kennedy's barber, Harry Gelbart, which states, “On one occasion, on a Sunday afternoon in July 1963, after giving the President a haircut… I collected the hair I had cut to save as a memento.” Hair is suede-matted and framed with a color portrait of Kennedy to an overall size of 12.25 x 17. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: JFK 50th Anniversary Auction
  • Dates: #417 - Ended October 23, 2013