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United States Capitol at Night, Washington, D.C. Postcard

United States Capitol at Night, Washington, D.C. Postcard/tiles/collection/8/8290.xml
United States Capitol at Night, Washington, D.C. Postcard/tiles/collection/1/13273.xml
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Date

1940-1945

Publisher

Washington News Company

Dimensions

3 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (8.6 x 14 cm)

Accession Number

2005.083.000

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

Views of the Capitol from all angles, in all seasons, and during all times of day appeared on souvenir picture postcards. This East Front view shows the contrast of the monumental white building against an inky night sky. The linen-textured paper and bright, halftone-printed color were distinguishing features of postcards printed in the 1940s.

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