This authenticated clipping of Andrew Johnson’s hair provides an intimate connection to the 17th President of the United States, a key figure in the nation’s tumultuous Reconstruction period. The clipping is elaborately mounted and displayed with informative notes and imagery surrounding the clipping. Any memorabilia associated with Johnson remain of strong interest to presidential collectors and Civil War era historians.
Collecting hair, known as "hair work," was a common Victorian practice for mementos, especially after a person's death. Over time, different locks have been passed down through families, sold at auction, or donated to institutions. Always look for authenticity and documentation proving such when purchasing hair work.
