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The Woman Suffrage Statue
A History of Adelaide Johnson's Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony at the United States Capitol
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Focusing on the Portrait Monument, this book delves into the history of the only sculptural representation of women in the Capitol Rotunda, honoring feminists Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony. It traces the monument's journey from its creation by Adelaide Johnson to its eventual placement after 76 years in the Crypt. Through diaries, letters, and photographs, the narrative uncovers the controversies, myths, and artistic significance of this seven-ton sculpture, highlighting its impact on feminist history and art.
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The Woman Suffrage Statue, Sandra Weber
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- 2016
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- Title
- The Woman Suffrage Statue
- Subtitle
- A History of Adelaide Johnson's Portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony at the United States Capitol
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sandra Weber
- Publisher
- McFarland
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781476663463
- Category
- Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on the Portrait Monument, this book delves into the history of the only sculptural representation of women in the Capitol Rotunda, honoring feminists Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony. It traces the monument's journey from its creation by Adelaide Johnson to its eventual placement after 76 years in the Crypt. Through diaries, letters, and photographs, the narrative uncovers the controversies, myths, and artistic significance of this seven-ton sculpture, highlighting its impact on feminist history and art.