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Locket, Side A, Tudor Place Collection

Martha Peter gifted this locket, containing locks of hair from George and Martha Washington, to her friend Eliza Quincy, wife of Congressman and leading Federalist Josiah Quincy. This side contains a lock of Martha Washington's hair with an inscription around the edge. It is part of the collection at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.
Artist
Unknown
Date of Work
1810
Type
Object
Credit
Tudor Place Foundation Inc.