| Considered America's first professional sculptor, she was a uniquely independent and high spirited woman who was a friend of many prominent people of her time including Benjamin Franklin and Benjamin West. She modeled wax portraits of prestigious subjects including King George and Queen Charlotte in England and reportedly lectured the King, whom she called "Pharoah," about his mistreatment of the American colonies. Living in England, she acted as a spy for her homeland and sent secret informatio (showing 500 of 2919 characters). |
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