Statues of Abraham LincolnLincoln Memorial . The Majesty of Lincoln columns to aid the optical illusion ofsymmetry, and the calm yet ruggedfigure of the seated Lincoln which re-poses therein, gazing in contemplativemood out over the magnificent reflect-ing pool toward the Washingtonmonument and the Capitol visitor is surprised to learn thatthe soft light which bathes the 19-footfigure sifts through marble slabs five-eighths of an inch thick. The slabswere boiled in white wax for 48 hoursto make them as translucent as ala-baster. (JoaAaJU**** Qjju* U • H** •22 THE PELICAN. LINCOLN ME
Statues of Abraham LincolnLincoln Memorial . The Majesty of Lincoln columns to aid the optical illusion ofsymmetry, and the calm yet ruggedfigure of the seated Lincoln which re-poses therein, gazing in contemplativemood out over the magnificent reflect-ing pool toward the Washingtonmonument and the Capitol visitor is surprised to learn thatthe soft light which bathes the 19-footfigure sifts through marble slabs five-eighths of an inch thick. The slabswere boiled in white wax for 48 hoursto make them as translucent as ala-baster. (JoaAaJU**** Qjju* U • H** •22 THE PELICAN. LINCOLN MEMORIAL The Lincoln Memorial at Washington, D. C, is oneof the outstanding examples of neo-classic archi-tecture. The contractors for the memorial latererected the Mutual Benefit home office building.
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