(1818-82) Wife of President Abraham Lincoln. Of an aristocratic Kentucky family, she was living with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth (Todd) Edwards, in Springfield, Illinois, when she met and married Abraham Lincoln, on November 4, 1842. Elizabeth was married to Ninian W. Edwards, who was prominent in Springfield society and politics. His father, Ninian Edwards, was Governor of Illinois.

These hair strands originated from the estate of Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of Governor Joseph A. Wright, of Indiana. The Lincoln's and the Wright's were good friends and the hair locks were given to Mrs. Wright by the Lincoln's just after Lincoln’s 1865 Inauguration. Mrs. Wright collected hair locks from famous personalities and these were given to her by the Lincoln's as a token of their friendship. Theses hair relics consist of small strands of hair that are encased with a 3X magnified cover to amplify the hair for better viewing. The 8 x 10 display is double matted in burgundy with florentine gold trim. It is highlighted with a copy photo of Mary Lincoln in mourning attire. The Wright Collection was sold by Christie's Auction House. Certificate of authenticity comes with the display.