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Hair remembrances

Folder 3

 File — Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3

Scope and Contents

A mourning envelope with notation by George P. Colvocorreses that it contains hair from his sister Eva [F.C. Jones] (1853-1875) and his daughter Edith (1876-1877). Also a typed note by Harry Colvocoresses dated October 2015, explaining the custom of keeping hair snippets and the family relationships of Eva and Edith.

Dates

  • created: 1861-1996
  • Other: Date acquired: 01/08/1996

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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