PICTURESQUE WORLD’S FAIR. AN ELABORATE COLLECTION OF COLORED VIEWS

Page 60 – STATUE OF CALIFORNIA

STATUE OF CALIFORNIA.—Typical of the great state upon the Pacific Coast was the Statue of California, a striking figure in the huge structure erected in imitation of one of the old Spanish missions. The artist had caught the spirit of the commonwealth, and joyous luxuriance was as apparent in the statue as indicated by the exhibits all about. The figure stood upon the apex of what seemed a pyramid of tropical plants, a bear lying beside her as a grim guardian, the olive branch of peace extended in her right hand and her left grasping a garlanded banner, upon her crown the star of empire. The face was buoyant and hopeful and the figure strong and even gracefully buxom. The surroundings of this statue, which so fitly stood for the Golden State, were in keeping with her expression and attitude. The scene was one of peace and plenty. The riotous extravagance of display of luscious fruits and all semi-tropical product of field, grove or vineyard was something to amaze the great mass of visitors. In the view presented appear other beauties which illustrate the quality of the California displays. The counties were grouped about, each making its own exhibition of varied products and resources whether of fruit, grain, or gold. The famous Marshall nugget was one of the exhibits.

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