Fantastic display featuring a handwritten letter by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, plus six strands of her hair and a satin swatch attributed to her inaugural gown.
Includes:
- Unsigned handwritten letter by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, one page, 5 x 8, December 17, [1864]. From the "Executive Mansion," Lincoln writes, in full: "The President, will be pleased to have Sen. Trumbull dine with him informally tomorrow evening at seven o'clock. Saturday morning, an answer is requested." Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives.
- Six strands of Mary Todd Lincoln's hair, originating from larger lock housed in a daguerreotype case and sold in the Sotheby Parke Bernet sale of the world famous Roy P. Crocker Historical Document Collection of the Lincoln Savings and Loan Association, November 28, 1979 (lot 260). It was purchased there by Malcolm Forbes, Sr., and later sold by Christie's as part of the Forbes Collection. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from University Archives
- Original 4˝ x .75˝ piece of the satin attributed to the gown worn by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln at President Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Ball in 1861, as attested on an accompanying envelope from George F. Brown, Druggist: "Piece of the Satin gown, worn by Mrs. Lincoln at the Inauguration Ball in 1861. $27 per yard."
Impressively double-matted and framed with two portraits and several descriptive plaques to an overall size of 29.5 x 27. In overall fine condition.
The Collection of Dr. Joseph Matheu.
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