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Lot 104:
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Dorothy Rice Peirce bronze figure title "Deity" Gorham Founders, Circa 1925. Measures 16.5"H. Dorothy Rice Sims (Peirce) (Wiki): Dorothy Rice Sims (Peirce)(June 24, 1889-March 24, 1960) was an , aviator, artist, and journalist. Born in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on June 24, 1889, one of six children of Julia (nee Barnett) and Isaac Rice, a businessman (or corporation lawyer) who founded the Electric Boat Company (producer of submarines for the US Navy and others). Her younger sister Marion (1891-1990, Marion Rice Hart) also became famous as an aviator and sportswoman. captained a 72-foot ketch around the world, most of the way alone.") Their mother Julia B. Rice founded the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noises in New York City. overall good condition
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