Stonewall Jackson's scarf

[Saruman]

Just saw this item for sale on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/STONE-WALL-...460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43bc6f485c

How can anyone be certain that this microdot of fabric is from his scarf? Does anyone know the story behind this?

 

[donna]

I tried researching this item. Saw two posting of it for sale. They claim they have 3 certificates of authenticity. Would like to see them and know the story behind this scarf.

 

[Cumpston1862]

Number 211 of 300. Which means someone cut up the scarf into 300 pieces? Nice.

 

[Mike Serpa]

The frame is made of "Vintage storm weathered wood"!

 

[dlofting]

I tried researching this item. Saw two posting of it for sale. They claim they have 3 certificates of authenticity. Would like to see them and know the story behind this scarf.

You can contact the seller and ask for more info on the certificates.

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Caveat emptor.

 

[Saruman]

Number 211 of 300. Which means someone cut up the scarf into 300 pieces? Nice.

Total cost of the scarf is $77,556 if you had all 300 pieces ;-)

 

[donna]

I would be cautious of this one. Sounds like something brought to the Pawn Stars shop. Of course could be authentic. But as said before, buyer beware. It seems if there was such a scarf you want the entire scarf with documentation.

 

[Mike Serpa]

Total cost of the scarf is $77,556 if you had all 300 pieces ;-)

Maybe a corner piece costs more than the others.

 

[James N.]

But there's FREE SHIPPING - doesn't THAT convince you?!

 

[Cumpston1862]

They had me at "Vintage storm weathered wood".

 

[101combatvet]

Total cost of the scarf is $77,556 if you had all 300 pieces ;-)

If remotely real the man destroyed a historical artifact over greed.

Three (3) independent Certificates of Authenticity

Worthless!

This item as with everything we sell-WE UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEE THIS ITEM AS AUTHENTIC or full money back.

Nothing is guaranteed.... total BS.

 

[James Dearing]

This is actually a thing. Apparently Mrs. Jackson cut up a scarf worn by Thomas Jackson and distributed the pieces to folks. There's a piece in the vmi museum with an ironclad identification by a professor's wife who attached a note telling this story. And there are three other known pieces (about 2" by 3") that are all sewn onto identical albumen photographs of Jackson. Again some sort of memorial souvenir given out by Mrs. Jackson. One of these is in the Museum of the Confederacy's collection, another in a small virginia museum, and another in a private collection. Apparently someone got a hold of another one of these and then cut it up into tiny, tiny pieces hoping to get rich. They didn't do a good job explaining the provenance of the piece. I've been researching these relics for years. I think this scarf, or maybe its a handkerchief (blue & white checked silk), was on Jackson's person when he was wounded, but I have not been able to document this yet.

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[James N.]

This is actually a thing. Apparently Mrs. Jackson cut up a scarf worn by Thomas Jackson and distributed the pieces to folks. There's a piece in the vmi museum with an ironclad identification by a professor's wife who attached a note telling this story. And there are three other known pieces (about 2" by 3") that are all sewn onto identical albumen photographs of Jackson. Again some sort of memorial souvenir given out by Mrs. Jackson. One of these is in the Museum of the Confederacy's collection, another in a small virginia museum, and another in a private collection. Apparently someone got a hold of another one of these and then cut it up into tiny, tiny pieces hoping to get rich. They didn't do a good job explaining the provenance of the piece. I've been researching these relics for years. I think this scarf, or maybe its a handkerchief (blue & white checked silk), was on Jackson's person when he was wounded, but I have not been able to document this yet.
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I like the CDV as well as the piece of fabric; thanks for sharing and welcome to the forums!