Eleanor’s Pearls
Eleanor’s Pearls is a powder coated steel sculpture inspired by Eleanor Roosevelt (1884- 1962), former First Lady of New York, former First Lady of the United States, delegate to the United Nations General Assembly (appointed December 1945), first US delegate to the Committee on Human Rights and first chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. She oversaw, along with others, the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Roosevelt came to be regarded as "one of the most esteemed women in the world". According to her The New York Times obituary, she was "the object of almost universal respect".
The six-foot central plinth represents Ms. Roosevelt, who stood at that height. The three-strands of pearls, the style she wore, drape over smaller, multi-level plinths representing her grace, care and compassion that benefitted so many from all walks, both domestic and international. The plinths are powder coated in blue, her favorite color.
