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Title
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Lady Baltimore, Battle Monument
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Description
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The monument's column, wrapped with the names of those who died in the battle, is the first of its kind ever erected in the United States. 'Lady Baltimore,' depicted as a Roman The monument's column, wrapped with the names of those who died in the battle, is the first of its kind ever erected in the United States. 'Lady Baltimore,' depicted as a Roman matron, symbolizes the city. made of Carrara marble She wears a crown which is thought to symbolize Baltimore and holds a laurel wreath, a symbol of victory, in her raised hand. At her feet are an American Eagle and a bomb to act in remembrance of the bombardment. Her lowered hand holds a rudder, symbolic of navigation and stability. She originally faced the harbor, a source of Baltimore's prosperity and fortune. After several repairs and replacements to the statue, the statue was moved to the Maryland Historical Society in 2013.
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Coordinates
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N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 21202
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Location
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Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland
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Abstract
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Antonio Capellano carved parts of the Baltimore Battle Monument in 1822, including a Carrara marble statue of a Roman matron called "Lady Baltimore." The original statue was replaced in 2013 and moved to the Maryland Historical Society, where it remains on display.
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Creator
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Antonio Capellano|97
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Date
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1822/09/12
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Medium
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Carrara Marble
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Date Modified
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2013
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Subject
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City of Baltimore|Battle of Baltimore
