Lady Liberty By Cindy Byfield

Sculptor Fredric Auguste Bartholdi. Present from France to America. Official Name “Liberty Enlightening the World.” Additional Facts

Made of Steel, Copper and Other Materials Made by Artists, Engineers, and Craftsman Head and Crown Finished First What Materials Were Used When Making the Statue of Liberty?

The torch first sent to America in 1876 Money was raised at the World’s Fair to finish the statue Visitors can climb all the way to the top of the torch

Lady Liberty completed Lady Liberty taken apart for arrival in America 214 crates to ship

In 1886 Lady Liberty is standing in New York Harbor

Dimensions of the Statue The statue of 151 feet tall The base is 65 feet tall The pedestal is 89 feet tall Liberty’s mouth is 3 feet wide Each eye is 2 feet, 6 inches across Her forefinger is 8 feet long Fact 1 Fact 2 Fact 3 Fact 4

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References Maestro, B., & Maestro, G. (1986). The Story of the Statue of Liberty. Shepard: New York ibertyfacts.htm

The Number Seven Liberty’s crown has seven spikes which represent the seven seas and the seven continents of the world

About the tablet In her left arm, she holds a tablet inscribed in Roman numerals with the date July 4, 1776-the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Her left hand In her raised right hand, she holds a beacon of light to welcome voyagers to America

The broken chain Liberty has a broken chain at her feet. Her left foot is thrust forward, to indicate progress from bondage to freedom.

Additional Facts Fredric Auguste Bartholdi visited America in 1871, and saw Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor, which is now Ellis Island and knew it was the right place for the statue. How do you think he came to America?