Dream Lady

Dream Lady is a bronze sculpture in Lincoln Park, Chicago, depicting scenes and characters from Eugene Field's children's poetry. The work features carefully crafted bronze elements that bring the poetic stories to life for visitors of all ages.

The sculpture was completed in 1922 by sculptor Edward McCartan as a community project honoring Eugene Field's legacy. Funding came from school children, citizens, and the B.F. Ferguson Monument Fund, reflecting broad public support for this memorial.

The inscriptions on the sculpture feature verses from Eugene Field's works, including references to the Sugar Plum Tree and Wynken, Blinken and Nod. These text passages connect the work directly to children's stories that many people know from their own childhood.

The sculpture stands in the publicly accessible Lincoln Park and can be easily reached on foot. Visitors should plan a walk through the park to experience the work within its green surroundings.

The work was funded through donations from school children, making it a rare example of a monument supported by young people. This unusual funding approach shows how Eugene Field's stories inspired generations of children.

Inception: 1922

Creator: Edward McCartan

GPS coordinates: 41.92117,-87.63223

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42