George Washington hair sells for $17,000

Four strands of hair reportedly clipped from first US president George Washington have been sold for US$17,000 (€11,460) at auction.

George Washington hair sells for $17,000

Four strands of hair reportedly clipped from first US president George Washington have been sold for US$17,000 (€11,460) at auction.

The hair was sold to a man from Richmond, Kentucky, who would not give his name.

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