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Theodore Roosevelt's Secretary of State, John Hay, gave TR this ring, which contains a lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair, on inauguration day in 1905. John Hay had previously served as Lincoln's private secretary. Abraham Lincoln was one of TR's personal heroes.

Details

  • Title: Ring
  • Creator: Howard & Co.
  • Date Created: 1905-03-04
  • Location: Washington, D.C.
  • Physical Dimensions: Dia. 2.5 cm
  • Subject Keywords: Gifts to Politicians, Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865, Hairwork jewelry
  • Contributor: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
  • Medium: Gold, hair, glass, metal and velvet

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