TO MAKE BEAUTIFUL THE
CAPITOL
Detailed history of renowned Italian-born ar st
Constan no Brumidi's masterful work "making
beau ful" the walls and ceilings of the United
States Capitol over a span of 25 years star ng
in 1854. Every page delights with gorgeous,
full-color photographs and images of Brumidi's
art, from photographs of the frescoes and dec-
ora on, to sketches, pain ngs, and images of
the artist, particularly the Brumidi Corridors
and his "monumental fresco" in the Capitol
Rotunda, called The Apotheosis of Washington.
Fascina ng anecdotes are included through-
out of the artist and the inspirations he
received for various elements, his relation-
ship with engineer Montgomery C. Meigs, and
the conserva on efforts to preserve his work
accurately for posterity. Published by the Sen-
ate Curator, Paperback, 2014: 137 p.
#002757 $30.00
Members $27.00
Order online: www.uschscatalog.org By phone: (202) 543-8919, ext. 10; toll free: 1-800-887-9318, ext. 10
MARBLE CAPITOL REPLICA
Beau fully detailed replica of the Capitol is cra ed from marble of
the east front steps removed during renova ons and ground to a
fine powder. The mixture is then added to resin for exquisite detail.
(9.25" x 5.75" x 3.25")
#002089 $135.00 Members $121.50
PATRIOTIC TRINKET BOXES
These fine collec bles are made of pewter and decorated with European lacquers and fine crystals.
Gi boxed.
#002785 (Egg) 1.75"D x 2.5"H $32.00 $28.80
#002865 (Donkey) 3"L x 1.5"W x 2.75"H $32.00 $28.80
#002866 (Elephant) 3.25"L x 1.5"W x 2.5"H $32.00 $28.80
DOUBLE BELL ALARM CLOCK
This double bell metal mepiece features the
east front of the Capitol entrance. Includes
snooze func on and light for night reading of
the dial—a func onal classic with a contem-
porary feel.
(6.25" T x 3.25" D x 4.25" W)
#002831 $24.00
Members $21.60
CAPITOL POCKETWATCH
Elegant European styled silvertone metal
pocketwatch features the Capitol Dome in
relief on the cover and the Great Seal of the
United States at the top of the face. Chain and
belt clasp a ached. 1.75" diameter, 14" chain.
#002832 $39.95
Members $35.95
SPRING MARKETPLACE
