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Statue of Liberty torch with Lower Manhattan skyline – Antique Print

Statue of Liberty torch with Lower Manhattan skyline — historic image
Statue of Liberty torch with Lower Manhattan skyline. Historic image from the Ellis Island collection.

(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)

Description

This rare historic image captures Statue of Liberty torch with Lower Manhattan skyline in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.

The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.

Statue of Liberty torch with Lower Manhattan skyline

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The torch is the detail that sets this view apart: it is the flame-and-gallery element at the top of the statue, seen here with the towers of Lower Manhattan rising behind it. The torch was the first part of the statue to be displayed to the public. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi's design for the statue was a gift from France, and the torch was shown in Madison Square in New York in 1876 to raise money for the pedestal, which was completed in 1886. The statue was dedicated that same year, and the skyline behind it has changed greatly since then.

Original scan1,000 × 707 px
Reference570047cu278

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