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Summary

Semi-circular panel from mural entitled The Government by Elihu Vedder, in the Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress, showing partially nude woman seated on "peace - prosperity" with hands on wreaths, and a person on each side of her in classical garb.

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Date

01/01/1887
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Contributors

Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923, artist
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Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States ,  38.90719, -77.03687
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Source

Library of Congress
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Link

http://www.loc.gov/
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