Bibliograph

The Statue of Liberty, the monumental dream, text by Robert Belot ; preface by Diane von Furstenberg

Type

Label

The Statue of Liberty, the monumental dream, text by Robert Belot ; preface by Diane von Furstenberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 206)

Illustrations

illustrationsplans

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Statue of Liberty

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1085165956

Responsibility statement

text by Robert Belot ; preface by Diane von Furstenberg

Sub title

the monumental dream

Summary

Timed to publish with the opening of the Statue of Liberty Museum, this is Lady Liberty's untold story of her building, restoration, and iconic place in the world as brought to life through the fascinating lens of archival images, ephemera from the museum's collection, and today's most compelling photography--restored and resplendent against the New York City skyline

Table Of Contents

1871-1985. "I found an admirable location" -- When Europe began to dream of the American Republic -- The "ninth wonder" of the world -- The rivet that reached the sky -- The light of the torch -- Who was Lady Liberty? -- The crown and seven points -- An iconic and timeless power -- 1986-2019. The centennial restoration: rebuilding the face of Liberty -- The museum and celebrating liberty for future generations -- State of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc

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