November 1, 2024 6:29 PM

Lock of Washington’s hair and other presidential memorabilia up for auction

As the world turns its attention to the U.S. election on Nov. 5, presidential history aficionados may be particularly interested in an auction later in the month that has objects on sale ranging from a lock of George Washington's hair to a flag that accompanied Abraham Lincoln to his final resting place. "We're conducting an auction of a number of the most historic objects relating to American history that has ever come up for sale," said Arlan Ettinger, president of New York-based Guernsey's a...