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Capitol and Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C. Postcard

Capitol and Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C. Postcard/tiles/collection/8/8565.xml
Capitol and Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C. Postcard/tiles/collection/8/8566.xml
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Date

1940-1945

Publisher

Washington News Company

Dimensions

3 3/8 × 5 3/8 in. (8.6 × 13.7 cm)

Accession Number

2005.192.001

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

The surprisingly colorful fountains between the reflecting pool and the Capitol show the qualities of the “Colorchrome” postcard printing process and linen-textured paper, both popular in the 1930s. This striking view was produced by Washington News Company, a D.C.-based postcard publisher specializing in views of the iconic local scenery.

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