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Size: 5" X 7 1/4"
Antique scrapbook of Mourning human hair clippings, dated 1849 to 1851.
35 different clippings, 21 of which are intricately braided.
Woven into designs secured with ribbon ties and hand stitched to the pages.
This museum quality rarity contains several Limericks and poems.
Likely a friendship scrapbook, though most hair samples from married women
When I am Dead and in my Grave,
And all my Bones are rotten'
Look at this and think of me,
Lest I should be Forgotten! 1851
This lock of Hair, I once did wear
But now I trust it to your care.
Look oft at this and think of me,
When I am far away from thee! 1849
Paper bound notebook contains name and date for each specimen.
Memento Mori mourner, death themed and Early Americana collectors dream.
A 19th century DNA treasure trove.
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