Sculptors work on the Statue of Liberty in Paris, France, 1877-1885
Work commences on Lady Liberty’s left arm that would later hold the Declaration of Independence in Paris, France. She was the design of sculptor Frédéric Bartholdi and was made as a gift to celebrate the American’s Independence. It would take almost 7 years to build before it was dissembled so it could be shipped to New York In 1885