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Jefferson Statue’s Quill Gets Knocked Off | New York City News
A historic plaster statue of Thomas Jefferson, nearly 200 years old and weighing nearly 900 pounds, suffered a minor but symbolic blow when its quill tip broke during a move to a new gallery at the New York Historical Society. While officials say the damage is repairable and the piece fits perfectly back on, historians like Todd Fine argue the incident underscores the risks of lending such fragile public art to private institutions. Fine contends the statue, deeply tied to New York’s history, should remain in public hands to ensure its preservation — especially given the potential dangers of…
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