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Representation of the United States Capitol, at Washington, with the New Wings Interior View of the United States House of Representatives, at Washington, DC

Representation of the United States Capitol, at Washington, with the New Wings Interior View of the United States House of Representatives, at Washington, DC/tiles/collection/4/4365.xml
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Date

1852-03-13

Publisher

Gleason's Pictorial Drawing Room Companion

Dimensions

15 1/2 x 11 in. (39.4 x 27.9 cm)

Accession Number

2006.243.001

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

Two images of the Capitol in transition are included on this page. The exterior view shows the Capitol with its new extended wings, but with no sign of the familiar white dome. The interior scene shows the old House Chamber packed with Members and visitors, and includes a view of the elaborately draped Speaker’s rostrum and the sculpture of Liberty and the Eagle on the ledge above it. This Chamber remained in use until 1857, when the new wing was ready for occupation.

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