{"product_id":"duke-of-wellington-hair-in-frame","title":"Duke of Wellington Hair in Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eA substantial quantity of short clipped, light coloured hair from the Duke of Wellington, cut in August 1841. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a clear container, mounted on a maroon fabric background, beneath the original envelope in which the hair was preserved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording 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’. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed and glazed in a modern wooden frame to an overall size of 7 x 9 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1841, when this hair was cut, Wellington was just a year away from being made Commander in Chief of the British Army. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSir 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 'Iron Duke' died a veteran of some 60 battles across the Empire, a leading statesman and twice a British Prime Minister. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree global shipping and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder online, by phone +44 (0)1534 639 998, or via email info@paulfrasercollectibles.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46424163483873,"sku":"PT1575","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1645\/0221\/files\/WellingtonHair4.jpg?v=1746723555","url":"https:\/\/www.paulfrasercollectibles.com\/products\/duke-of-wellington-hair-in-frame","provider":"Paul Fraser Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}