SEWARD, Olive Risley: Statue in Washington, D.C. by John Cavanaugh

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This lead statue of Olive Risley Seward in Washington, D.C. was sculpted by John Cavanaugh. Olive Risley Seward was the stepdaughter of William Henry Seward, a key political figure in U.S. history. The statue is located near Pennsylvania and North Carolina Avenues SE, close to the Eastern Market Metro station. It is recognized in some sculpture inventories but not universally cataloged.