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Rosa Parks Carving

Credit: Washington National Cathedral, Craig W. Stapert, photographer.

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    The plaster model.

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    The plaster model (left) and the carving (right).

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    Sean measures a point on the plaster model.

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    Sean transfers the point to the stone.

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    Sean carves down to the point.

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    Sean uses a compressor-powered chisel to work.

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    After finishing with the power chisel, Sean will finish carving to the point using hand tools (not shown).

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    View from above of Sean working with the power chisel.

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    Another view from above, with Sean finishing the point with hand tools.

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