File:Liberty. In the form of the goddess of youth, giving support to the bald eagle LCCN2003689261.jpg

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English: Title: Liberty. In the form of the goddess of youth, giving support to the bald eagle

Abstract: An allegory of American liberty. Liberty, represented by a maiden in the form of the goddess Hebe, offers a cup to an eagle descending from the upper left. With her right foot she treads on chains, a scepter, a key, and other implements of tyranny. At the lower right, beyond a pedestal or altar, the town of Boston is visible, with lightning in the sky overhead. Physical description: 1 print on laid paper: stipple engraving and mezzotint ; 65.5 x 42.2 cm (sheet)

Notes: painted & engrav'd by E. Savage.; American women : a Library of Congress guide ... Washington : Library of Congress, 2001, p. 177; Exhibited in: "Creating the United States" at the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., 2008-2009.; Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1796-2.; Title from item.
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