J.W.M. Chamberlain, Practical Paperhanger

J.W.M. Chamberlain’s shingle, business sign or logo, portraying a seated figure of Miss Liberty holding a shield with the painter’s name and a spear bearing a French soldier’s cap — a clear indication of Chamberlain’s political mindset and free spirit.

The image of Seated Liberty is particularly well-known from United States coins minted from the 1830s to the 1890s. These coins feature Miss Liberty seated, holding a shield and a cap on a pole, often with a background of stars. The image has been used in various forms of art, including paintings, sculptures and engravings, to symbolize freedom and independence. The use of Seated Liberty on coins and other historical objects has helped to shape the visual language of American liberty and democracy.