Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Von Furstenberg, Diane
2. Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.

Description

1. 207 pages : color illustrations, plans; 29 cm

Summary

1. 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.

Subject

1. Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.)
2. New York (State) > New York
3. United States > Statue of Liberty National Monument
4. Statue of Liberty National Monument (N.Y. and N.J.)
5. New York (N.Y.) > Buildings, structures, etc
6. Monuments > Design and construction
7. Buildings
8. Monuments > New York (State) > New York > Design and construction
9. Statue of Liberty (New York, N.Y.) > Conservation and restoration
10. Statue of Liberty National Monument (Agency : U.S.)

Contents

1. 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.

Note

1. First published in the United States of America in 2019 by Rizzoli Electa.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (page 206).