Statue of Liberty 3D Puzzle, 39 Pieces

Description

Statue of Liberty 3D Puzzle This cool 3 dimensional Puzzle creates a 9" model of the Statue of Liberty. This kit has 39 pieces. It has authentic details and sturdy construction. No glue or scissors required, easy to assemble, & makes a great souvenir. It is over 9" Tall. The puzzle makes a beautiful desktop display of the statue and is a great learning project. 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 deisgned by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and became a joint project with the American's responsible for the construction of the pedastal and the French responsible for construction of the actual Statue and assembling her on a base. 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.