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lock of hair - Sr. Dolores' hair, red in color, circa late 1800s

 Item — Box: 15, Tray: 1, Object: SHF04-0129

Scope and Contents

From Sister Dolores Armer Memorabilia; envelope reads "Please, oh, please do not parcel it out as relics. Encase it scientifically, as a whole, then posterity will know what it looks like (1/16th of a strand will not give the viewer the picture of this beautiful auburn hair). Let us "honor" the whole! Sr. Jane"

Dates

  • Creation: circa late 1800s

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 27.29 Linear Feet : 584 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Material Types

hair

Dimensions

9"x6"

Repository Details

Part of the Sisters of the Holy Family Archive Repository

Contact:
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