Statue of Liberty (Other)

The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by the people of France as a symbol of the friendship that was established during the American Revolution. The Statue was designed by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and became a joint project with the American's responsible for the construction of the pedestal and the French responsible for construction of the actual Statue and assembling her on a base. While the statue was originally to be completed in 1876 in commemoration of the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence, financing constraints delayed the official commemoration until October 28,1886.

The Statue of Liberty stands 305 feet, 6 inches tall, from the base of the pedestal to the tip of the torch. Her exterior is covered in copper and the light green color patina, is the result of the copper's natural weathering. There are 154 steps from pedestal to the head. Lady Liberty, as the statue is also known, holds a table in her left hand that is inscribed with the date July IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776), the date of the United States Declaration of Independence. Her crown contains seven rays which represent the Seven Continents and Seven Seas. Lying at the feet of the Statue are the broken shackles of oppression and tyranny.

The most beautiful and famous landmarks in the world are now yours to have in your home. Incredibly detailed, fun to assemble and beautiful to display. Collect them all! 39 pieces. 10 1/4" W x 10 1/4" d x 9.06" H