Adelaide Johnson

Sculptor

Birthday September 26, 1859

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Nov 10, 1955 (96)

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About

American sculptor and feminist whose work is displayed in the U.S. Capitol. She worked for women's equality.

Before Fame

She attended rural school and then took classes at the St. Louis School of Design.

Trivia

She is best known for her portrait Monument to Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Susan B. Anthony.

Family Life

She married Frederick Jenkins in 1896.

Associated With

She made a bust of Susan B. Anthony.