Washingtoniana case
Permanent ID:
12451Call number:
Am. 00151Date:
1882Image Description:
This tattered case, assembled by Howard Edwards, holds what some may consider a shrine to George Washington. The personal letter, written to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett, is unique not in its content but that it was both written and signed by George Washington. There are two images of Washington: one a black and white print and the other appearing to be an original watercolor. But perhaps the most unusual item is the locket of Washingtońs hair. According to the composer of the case, it was "Presented by John Perrie, son of Martin Perrie, Washingtońs Hair Dresser, in 1781, to my Relative, the late Anthony M. Buckley.́"Image 1 is the front cover of the case; Image 2 is the double spread of the case; Image 3 shows the left panel only; Image 4 shows the right panel only; image 5 is the back cover.
Format:
ArtifactDimensions:
Width: 30 cm, Height: 44 cm, Depth: 4.5 cm (image)Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Treasures CollectionRelated People or Organizations:
George Washington, 1732-1799 (depicted)Edwards, Howard (creator)