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Mermaid in New York Botanical Gardens

Mermaid in New York Botanical Gardens
By Mermaids of Earth July 3, 2021 Public Mermaid Sculptures

The Fountain of Life and its sculptures date back to 1905 when they were created by Charles E. Tefft in bronze and marble, as the main sculpture in front of the Library Building. 

Fountain of Life at NY Botanical Gardens
Fountain of Life at NY Botanical Gardens. Photo © by Cristina Vinatoriu.

The fountain contains a mermaid and triton as well as a number of other sea creatures.

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