Duke of Wellington Hair in Frame

Presented in a clear container, mounted on a maroon fabric background, beneath the original envelope in which the hair was preserved.

According to the envelope, the hair was originally kept by a Mrs William Rhodes. The envelope is annotated: "The Duke of Wellington’s hair cut in Augt. 1841".

Framed and glazed in a modern wooden frame to an overall size of 7 x 9 inches.

In 1841, when this hair was cut, Wellington was just a year away from being made Commander in Chief of the British Army.

Sir Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington was an astute and successful commander of the British Army at a time when Europe needed it most. Through his insightful leadership of British and allied forces, he defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

The 'Iron Duke' died a veteran of some 60 battles across the Empire, a leading statesman and twice a British Prime Minister.