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Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842 [Hair sample]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07732.03 Author/Creator: Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842 Place Written: North Bend, Ohio Type: Object Date: 1825 circa Pagination: 1 item Order a Copy

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.

Harrison, Mary S., 1809-1842

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