The exciting fate of Isaac Singer's widow, who became the face of the American Statue of Liberty Bashny.Net

All arriving in America across the ocean, in the Upper New York Bay is met by a colossal majestic woman who has become a real symbol of the New World. The birthplace of the Statue of Liberty is France. By the way, the creator of the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel, also had a hand in the production of the Statue of Liberty.

This statue was a gift from France to the United States for the 1876 World Exhibition and 100th anniversary. American independence. According to the most common version, the model, which has the appearance of the “Iron Lady”, became one of the richest and most beautiful women in America.

Today's edition. "Site" How Isaac Singer's widow gave her face American Statue of Liberty. It's a fascinating story!



Home of the Statue of Liberty Woman who became a model for symbolShe was born in Paris into a truly international family. Her pastry father was from Africa and her mother was English. The girl was named Isabella. According to her parents, this name should be the key to a beautiful fate. It soon became clear that nature gave Isabella a rare attraction.

Isabella, in addition to her beauty, was not a stupid woman. At an early age, she realized that only in the capitals of powerful states could she achieve what she wanted. And she wanted a lot, and all this, by the way, came true! Trying to make a career, the girl traveled a lot.



Due to her appearance, she became a model quite early. And already at the age of 20, the girl began to date the famous womanizer Isaac Singer, who was no less than 50!

The couple met in Isabella’s homeland, in Paris, but it was in England that their passion flared up for real! Singer by then had the millions he had amassed on the creation, rather on the improvement of the sewing machine.



An enterprising craftsman and talented entrepreneur, Isaac Singer placed the shuttle in a sewing machine horizontally (thanks to this, the thread stopped getting tangled). And also offered a table-board for fabric and a needle-holder leg (this made it possible to make a continuous seam) and provided the car with a foot pedal for drive (this freed the hands of the masters).

It was these three developments that became the basic scheme of the sewing machine for many years and made Singer rich.



Isabella and Isaac Singer True, here I want to mention that in addition to the genius of ingenuity, Isaac was famous for his love. Before Isabella, he had 4 wives and more than 18 children.

But back to Isabella. To give the woman credit, despite her early age, Isabella was 100% like a loving tycoon. At least he didn't leave her! Isaac Zingrer and Isabella Boyer married in 1863. During their 12 years together, they had 6 children.

After the departure of Isaac to the other world, Isabella managed to prove her right to inheritance in the courts and became one of the richest women in America!



It’s been 2 years since a woman got married again. Her chosen one was the famous Dutch violinist Victor Roibstet. The man, in addition to world fame, was a count, so Isabella after marriage received the title of Countess. So the woman received not only fame, but also very useful acquaintances. She was in many wealthy homes.

By the age of 40, she looked just as beautiful and was the star of social salons. On one of these she met the famous sculptor Auguste Bartholdi. The sculptor was fascinated by Isabella. In it he saw an image of freedom, which he later transformed into a famous statue.



In addition to Auguste Bartholdi, many famous people of that time were involved in the Statue of Liberty. Gustave Eiffel was engaged in the development of metal reinforcements, and General Sherman chose the location of the statue.

As a result, a giant woman appeared on Bedlow Island with a torch and tablets, symbolizing all the freedoms and principles of which Americans are so proud. This statue, which before its creation was compared with the Colossus of Rhodes, has the face of an ancient goddess. It is symbolic that the model for her was a woman whose life really looked like the American dream!



I also suggest you find out why experienced antiquarians are happy to find an old sewing machine Singer. Forty years or even thirty years ago, they were in almost every family!





Isabella survived her second husband, Count Violinist. For the third time, the woman married art collector Paul Sohej. The third marriage was also successful.

Isabella Boyer's life was like an exciting novel! The beautiful Isabella left this world in Paris at the age of 62. Well, the statue with her face still rises above the island of Bedlow, symbolizing the main character. American pride - freedom.

Is the Statue of Liberty America or France? Have you heard about this story with Isaac Singer's wife before?