Liberty Bell Philadelphia 3D souvenir miniature replica building

Dimensions:

• Length: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
• Width: 120 mm (4.7 inches)
• Height: 139 mm (5.5 inches)

scale: 1:19

Material: white PLA (plastic)

The Liberty Bell, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the most prominent and enduring symbols of American freedom, independence, and constitutional rights. Cast in London in 1752 and recast in Philadelphia the following year, the bell originally hung in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House, which is known today as Independence Hall. The bell is instantly recognizable by its large, historic fracture, which cracked permanently in the early 19th century after decades of heavy use. Traditionally rung to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens to public meetings, its most famous inscription is a verse from the Bible: ""Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof."" The bronze bell is suspended from its original, massive yoke carved from American slippery elm wood, showcasing the rugged utilitarian craftsmanship of the colonial era. While it famously rang to mark the reading of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, it was adopted in the 1830s as a powerful symbol by the abolitionist movement, who gave it the name ""Liberty Bell."" Having traveled across the nation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to heal regional divisions following the Civil War, the bell now rests in a dedicated pavilion on Independence Mall. This detailed scale model captures the unique textures, the historic crack, and the timeless legacy of a worldwide symbol of liberty.

• Educational tools for teachers and students
• Office desk decor for history buffs
• A unique gift for collectors of memorabilia and architectural model enthusiasts
• A commemorative keepsake for the USA 250 Semiquincentennial celebration

This model was originally built for blind people to help them experience aspects of a building which otherwise cannot be touched