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Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...



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January 26, 1871

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1871 

* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication
* United States Capitol Rotunda
* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor


The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit in the Rotunda of the Capitol.  Miss Vinnie Ream became the first woman to receive a commission from Congress to create a statue for the Rotunda.
Eight pages, very nice condition.

Category: Post-Civil War