1922 Rotogravure Washington DC Capitol Building Congress Federal Government Hill

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of the United States capitol, located in Washington, D. C. The building design was modeled after William Thornton's composition, after winning a design competition in the spring of 1793. The caption writes, "The capitol at Washington, D. C., is one of the noblest public buildings in the world. It is 751 feet long, with a depth of 350 feet and a height of 288 feet. The wings house the Senate and the House of Representatives."

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10.5 x 15.5 inches; 27 x 39 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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