The lock of hair is sold together with a photocopy of an envelope inscribed 'Nicky 17 sept 1875'. The photocopy, which is signed by the father of the present owner of the lock of hair, includes further typed information in French which states that the lock of hair belonged to Nicholas II, was given to him on 2 March 1968 by princess Eugenie de Grèce and that the inscription was written by 'la Reine Olga de Grè ce'.