#5 • Framed Swatch of Clyde Barrow's Trousers He Was Wearing When Killed - With Cert. of Authenticity.

Part of Mega Sportsman, Gangster, and Collectors Auction (timed auction by Wardlow Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

Category: Collectibles

This is a unique opportunity to own a rare piece of American History. Clyde Barrow (of the famed duo Bonnie and Clyde outlaws of the 1930s) was killed on May 23, 1934. He and Bonnie were killed by law enforment who riddled their car with bullets. His clothing from incident was returned to his family by the coroner after the body was released. His sister had the foresight to capitalize on the situation. This item includes a 1" square swatch of clothing along with a statement reads, " This woolen swatch was cut from the trousers worn by Clyde Barrow at the time of this death on May 23, 1934, in an ambush near Gibsland, Louisiana. Clyde's syster Marie Barrow of Dallas, Texas, personally guarantees the authenticity of this historic item, as attested by her signature below. This is certificate # 269/870. See photographs. On the back is another certification that reads " This is to certify that the Clyde Barrow trouser swatches included in this limited edition item are genuine as represented. These trousers were worn by my brother Clyde Barrow, at the time of his death, May 23, 1934. The clothing was returned to our family by the Arcadia, Louisiana, coroner when my father, Henry Barrow, brought Clyde's body home for burial. These trousers have been kept in our family since 1934." This statement was signed and dated by Marie Barrow on June 7, 1997 and is notorarized.