Burlap Babe of Capitol Hill

Now, Olive Risley Seward isn't a moniker you'll find in yesteryear's news, but this character from Capitol Hill's hood isn't your average Jane. Perched on North Carolina Avenue, right by Sixth Street Southeast, she's clad in a material more unusual than a Q-dot – that's burlap. Sculpted by a Yank named John Cavanaugh way back in 1971, she's a nod to a lady, Olive Risley Seward (1841–1908), who was not just the foster daughter of William H. Seward, but left an undeniable impact on American history. This burlap beauty is a tribute to a woman who made history beyond the pages of time.

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