Lot 186
(Lincoln, Mary Todd). A lock of her hair, 2 inches by ½ inch, delicately curled, and held together by a tiny cream-colored bow. Housed on the left side of an attractive one-sixth "union" (thermoplastic) case with gilt liners. The other side holds a carte-de-visite photo of Mrs. Lincoln standing, wearing a light dress with elaborate embroidery at the bottom; the photo is unlisted in Ostendorf. In superb condition.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500.
Sang Collection.
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| Realized $2,875 |
