New York, NY (August 2009) – Celebrate the American spirit this holiday season with Elegant Liberty 2009, the seventh in a series of limited edition patriotic ornaments commissioned by The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.

This latest collectible features the image of Lady Liberty embossed in white on a clear glass oval surrounded by an ornate border finished in 24KT gold and enhanced with red, white and blue. Finishing details include the words “Statue of Liberty” and the year “2009.”

Handcrafted and manufactured in Rhode Island by American artisans, this exquisite ornament measures 2-1/2 inches tall and 2-1/4 inches wide and can be hung by its red ribbon. It is presented in a lovely blue and gold gift box featuring the American flag waving above the New York skyline. Elegant Liberty 2009 is the perfect holiday gift for friends, family, business associates or any patriot on your list.

Available for just $27 at www.ellisisland.org, the ornament’s proceeds will help to support the continuing work of The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Limited quantities of some of the first six collectibles in the series are also still available. Start collecting these special patriotic holiday ornaments today while supplies last!

To order, visit the Foundation’s website www.ellisisland.org or call (212) 561-4588 weekdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Eastern Time.

Photo Editors: High resolution image of Elegant Liberty 2009 is available online at: http://www.ellisisland.org/Eiinfo/2009_Ornament.jpg.

About The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1982 to raise funds for and oversee the historic restorations of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, working in partnership with the National Park Service/U.S. Department of the Interior. In addition to restoring the monuments, the Foundation created a museum in the Statue’s base and the world-class Ellis Island Immigration Museum, The American Immigrant Wall of Honor® and the American Family Immigration History Center®. Its endowment has funded over 200 projects at the islands.


CONTACT:
Peg Zitko (212) 561-4517
pzitko@ellisisland.org
Elizabeth Oravetz (212) 561-4542
eoravetz@ellisisland.org