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Southeastern OhioHistorical SketchesBy Norris F» SchneiderThe work of a native Zanesville sculptress was exhibited in the art centers of the world half a century ago. The Times Recorder announced her achievements on Jan. 23, 1901:“The Columbus Dispatch says: Almost a speaking likeness of the martyred President McKinley in pure white marble occupies a commanding position in the rotunda of the judiciary building at the state capitol. It is the work of an Ohio genius, a woman. The sculptress is Mrs. Emma Cadwalader Guild, cow of New York and Berlin, but born in Zanesville.“Bom of a family of social standing, she has continued to hold place among prominent people. Married at an early date, she could not carry out her natural inclination for atime, but success ame with opportunity. Even as a child she had the ability to model ynri her first efforts were masterpieces. Naturally a student of character and types, she has reflected this in her work.“After her marriage she modeled a statue of Tavid/ and later The Freed Slave/ which has been exhibited in all the art centers of Europe, always being solicited. She was ill for a long time and her arrival in the art world was delayed thereby. But she has the honor of being the only person to whom the great Gladstone ever gave sittings, two busts of him being the result of her efforts.“Royalty paid her much attention and her work was much sought after in Berlin. PrinceHenry of Germany is a great friend of hers, and contrary to his custom, gave her letters of warm commendation/*
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Zanesville Signal
Zanesville, Ohio, US
Wed, Dec 23, 1953
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