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Abraham Lincoln artifacts — including blood-stained gloves — raise nearly $8 million for foundation

CHICAGO (WGN) – A trove of historic artifacts and memorabilia associated with President Abraham Lincoln were auctioned off for nearly $8 million on Wednesday. The items, which were intended to be part ...
WBEZ

Rare Abraham Lincoln artifacts sell for nearly $8 million at Chicago auction

An auction of precious Abraham Lincoln artifacts raised close to $8 million Wednesday, meaning a likely seven-figure windfall for a cash-strapped Springfield foundation that was selling part of its ...
WGN-TV

Rare Lincoln artifacts auctioned for nearly $8 million to reduce foundation debt

CHICAGO (WGN) — A treasure trove of historic artifacts and memorabilia is being auctioned off in the Land of Lincoln. Auctioneers expected some of President Abraham Lincoln’s artifacts to fetch a ...
WWLTV

Solid silver Abraham Lincoln statue stolen from historic Louisiana plantation, sheriff reports

ASCENSION PARISH, La. — Detectives with the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office are investigating the theft of a solid silver statue of Abraham Lincoln that was stolen from Houmas House Estate and ...
NOLA.com

Silver statue of Abe Lincoln stolen from plantation turns up cut to pieces in Metairie pawn shops

A moody sculpture of Abraham Lincoln by John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum was stolen from Houmas House plantation in Sept. 2025 ...