Archive · 23 May 2025

Lincoln's Gloves: Auction of Assassination Items Raises Millions

Lincoln's Gloves: Auction of Assassination Items Raises Millions

A collection of Abraham Lincoln's personal items, including his blood-stained gloves from the night he was killed, were sold at an auction.

The sale was held to pay off a debt the organization in charge of the items had.

The gloves sold for a lot of money, making them the most valuable item.

A poster that was made after Lincoln was killed, showing the people who did it, was also sold for a very high price.

The auction helped the organization pay off its debt, but it also means that many important pieces of history are now owned by private people.

The hat that Lincoln was believed to have worn was not sold because people weren't sure it was real.

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