Object details
Accession number
ARC.002468
Creators
Full title
Envelope with Lock of B.J. Lang's Hair
Creation Date
5 April 1907
Object Case
Musicians Case
Language
English
Provenance
Gift from organist, pianist, and choral conductor B.J. Lang's wife, Frances Morse Lang to Isabella Stewart Gardner in 1907.
Marks
Stationery printed: Mrs. B.J. Lang. / 8 Brimmer Street.
Inscribed in pencil by the author (recto): With my everlasting / love, F.M. L.
Inscribed in pencil by the author (verso): Cut from his / head April 5/07 / B.J. Lang
Display Media
Graphite on card stock
Web Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Permanent Gallery Location
Yellow Room
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