4. Sand the desk and drawers with medium-grit sandpaper to remove the varnish and as much paint as possible. Run your hand over the surface. If you feel any bumps, ridges or imperfections, sand the surface again until it is perfectly smooth.. Sand the desk and drawers with medium-grit sandpaper to remove the varnish and as much paint as possible. Run your hand over the surface. If you feel any bumps, ridges or imperfections, sand the surface again until it is perfectly smooth.
There is a similar memorial to her husband, Albert, the Prince Consort outside the Royal Albert Hall. The Victoria Memorial is a sculpture in London, placed at the centre of Queenâs Gardens in front of Buckingham Palace. It was completed in 1911, the sculptor being Sir Thomas Brock. The surround was constructed by the architect Sir Aston Webb, from 2,300 tons of white marble. It is a Grade I listed building.
Behind the memorial to the west lies Arlington National Cemetery and the stately Lee-Custis Mansion; to the east you see the Washington Monument and Capitol Hill. The massive sculpture of Lincoln faces east toward a long reflecting pool. The peaceful atmosphere belies the years of disagreement over what kind of monument to build and where. Help from Lincoln's Friends In 1910 two members of Congress joined forces to create a memorial which honored Lincoln.