15 Historical Photos You Won't Believe Are Real

11. The Giant Hand - Workers Help To Construct The Statue Of Liberty

Construction Of Statue Of Liberty
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The Statue of Liberty was constructed in several different stages in both Paris and the USA before it was dedicated to the American government by designer Frédéric Bartholdi in October 1886.

However, before it was transported across to what became known as Liberty Island in New York's Harbour, the 46-metre statue was constructed in France.

In this photo, sheet-metal workers are seen hammering out part of the statue - while the huge left arm is seen cupping around in the background, like a scene from the BFG.

 
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