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Summary
Referred to as "The Fancy Piece" by Hallet.
Exhibited: Unbuilt Washington, National Building Museum, Washington, D.C., Nov. 2011-May 2012.
Exhibited: "Capitol Visitor's Center" at the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C., Nov. 1, 2005 - Dec. 31, 2006.
Conservation control number 8.92.805.33 ; 2.95.227.51.
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Date
1850 - 1950
Contributors
Hallet, Étienne Sulpice, 1755-1825, architect
Location
Source
Library of Congress
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