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Presidential Hair Collection

Presidential Hair Collection

A collection of hair from Presidents Washington to Pierce donated to the Smithsonian by the U.S. Patent Office in 1883. Today the idea of collecting hair may seem morbid, but in the 18th and 19th centuries it was an acceptable way to mourn and remember.
Galleries: Other Collections, Presidents of the United States, Smithsonian Museum of American History
Keywords: american history, collection, district of columbia, hair, history, mourning, national museum of american history, president, smithsonian, smithsonian museum of american history, victorian, washington dc
Photo Location: National Museum of American History, Washington, DC
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 06/25/2009
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/60
F Number: 28/10
Original Dimensions: 3401×5101
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 38°53'28.53"N 77°1'48.04"W
Picture Number: 566