A Lawrence auction of rare Americana items indeed did draw much interest on Friday.

“The field is full of cars,” said Debby Nelson, a daughter of the late collector George Allen. “They have issued more than 300 numbers.”

The auction of more than 2,000 items ranging from Native American blankets to 18th century New England furniture started at 9 a.m. and was still underway at 4:30 p.m. Friday, despite multiple rings being run by auctioneers.

Nelson said family members were pleased with the auction, which took place at 340 N. Michigan St. She said family members frequently were asked the same question by auction attendees.

“Where did your dad get this?” Nelson said. “We would just say that it showed up. We never paid attention when we were kids.”

George Allen and his wife, Betty, were longtime Lawrence residents. George Allen was a retired attorney and a lifelong collector. He died in 2007. Betty Allen died last year.