2024-07-222024-07-229/16/2023https://hdl.handle.net/10929/117060The torch that the Statue of Liberty holds in her right hand symbolizes enlightenment. The statue�s official name is Liberty �Enlightening the World�. The torch was replaced in 1986 with a copper flame covered with 24K gold. In the left hand of the Statue of Liberty she carries a tablet evoking the law and is inscribed in Roman Numerals with the date of the Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) The crown of the Statue of Liberty consists of 7 spikes. While no-one really knows the meaning of the crown there are several suggestions which include: The Light of Freedom extends to the world. They represent the seven seas and seven continents of the earth , or The seven essential human freedoms. The tablet in her left hand with the date of the Declaration of Independence in Roman numerals: July 4, 1776.Original file name STOFL.jpg3600 x 2700Each photograph within this collection is protected by copyright and/or related rights. Therefore, these photos may only be used in a way that is permitted by copyright and related rights legislation. The following terms of use for State Library patrons shall apply. 1. Educational Institution/student use is permitted as long as such usage adheres to all copyright and related rights legislation. In these instances, these photographs may only be used for educational or historical purposes. 2. Non-Commercial use is permitted without permission from the rights holder, as long as such use adheres to all copyright and related right legislation. 3. Under no circumstances may these photographs be used for commercial purposes without the direct permission of the rights-holder. 4. Under no circumstances may these photographs be used for political purposes. 5. Users must always give appropriate credit to the photographer. The credit may not in any way suggest the right's holder endorses the user or their use of the photographs. 6. Photographs may be copied or redistributed in any medium or format as long as such use does not violate copyright and related rights legislation. 7. Users may remix, transform, and rebuild upon the original photographs as long as it does not violate copyright and related rights legislation.The Statue of Liberty's CrownThe Statue of Liberty TorchThe Statue of Liberty TabletThe Statue of LibertyLiberty Enlightening The WorldLiberty State ParkState ParkNew Jersey State ParkGateway to AmericaStatue of LibertyLegal ImmigrationGatewayJersey CityNJJerseyHudson CountyThe Garden StateNew York HarborNew York CityNYCNew York