Homage to Women, (sculpture).

Homage to Women, (sculpture).

Kaufman, Mico, 1924-2016, sculptor.

Homage to Women, (sculpture).

Mill Girls, (sculpture).

1983-1984. Dedicated Oct. 26, 1984.

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Sculpture: bronze; Base: granite.

Sculpture: approx. 7 ft. 5 in. x 8 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.; Base: approx. 4 ft. 7 in. x 8 ft. 6 in. x 5 ft. 10 in.

(Proper left side:) MICO K. SC/1984 (Brass plaque on base:) Homage to Women/Mico Kaufman - Sculptor/1984 signed

Five female figures, from the five major races, depicted standing in long skirts, hands clasped, poised to leap forward.

Figure group -- Female

Occupation -- Industry

History -- United States -- Industrial Revolution

Outdoor Sculpture -- Massachusetts -- Lowell

Administered by Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, 222 Merrimack Street, Suite 310, Lowell, Massachusetts 01852

Located Market Mills Park, Market & Palmer Streets, Lowell, Massachusetts

The statue commemorates the contribution of the women of Lowell, Massachusetts, and the changing role of women as a result of the American Industrial Revolution. The statue was not without controversy, from its initial design to funding issues. Three years were involved in the planning and execution. The statue cost $105,000--with $25,000 contributed from the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, $25,000 from Lowell National Historical Park, $25,000 from the City's Community Development block grants, and $25,000 from private contributions raised by Larry Ansin, president of Jean Fabrics. The $6,000 granite base was paid for by the City.

During the initial design phase, the artist referred to the statue as "The Mill Girls." At first bitterly attacked because of its abstract nature, the piece has become a city symbol and appears on city posters and travel guides.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Massachusetts survey, 1993.

Lowell Office of Cultural Affairs, 1990.

Carlock, Marty, "A Guide to Public Art in Greater Boston," Boston: Harvard Common Press, 1988.

Carlock, Marty, "A Guide to Public Art in Greater Boston," Boston: Harvard Common Press, 1988, pg. 147.

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