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5 April 1825-1828

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Keepsake book of Mary Harrison]

Signed on first page. Book of poetry, some written out by Harrison, some addressed to or for Miss Mary S. Harrison, written by friends. There are dried leaves pressed between some pages. Mary Harrison was the daughter of President William Henry Harrison and Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison.

GLC07732.02

circa 1825

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Object

Title: [Stitch sample of Mary S. Harrison]

Small piece of off-white fabric with lines of various types of stitches in green thread. Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.04

1825 circa

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

Object

Title: [Hair sample]

Unknown brown hair sample in a light blue envelope stamped "Made in France for the White House." Originally from the sentiment book of Mary S. Harrison, GLC07732.02.

GLC07732.03

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