Thomas Crawford (1814 - 1857) Inspired by the Statue of Freedom by sculptor Thomas Crawford. The Statue of Freedom is the crowning feature of the dome of the United States Capitol. This classical female figure holds a laurel wreath of victory and the shield of the United States. Her helmet is encircled by stars, and a brooch inscribed "U.S." secures her fringed robes. She stands on a cast-iron globe encircled with the motto E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one). is made with freshwater pearls. The star beads are made with are epoxy and pewter plated with 18K gold. 7.5" long.