TO MAK E 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, from Brumidi's
art to portraits of the ar st, par cularly
of the Brumidi Corridors and his "monu-
mental fresco" in the Capitol Rotunda,
The Apotheosis of Washington. The book
includes fascina ng anecdotes about the
ar st and his inspira ons, his rela onship
with engineer Montgomery C. Meigs, and
the conserva on efforts to preserve his
work accurately for posterity. Published
by the Senate Curator, Paperback, 2014:
137 pp.
#002757 $30.00
Members $27.00
COVINGTON VASE
9 3/8" tall deep-cut crystal vase engraved with an image
of the Capitol building and clouds. 5" diameter at mouth.
#002764 $135.00
Members $121.50
Order online: www.uschscatalog.org By phone: (202) 543-8919, ext. 10; toll free: 1-800-887-9318, ext. 10
COVINGTON BOWL
8" cut crystal classic centerpiece bowl features the Capitol with a swirl of
clouds above the dome. Gi boxed.
#002761 $225.00
Members $202.50
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 pow-
der. The mixture is then added to resin for exquisite detail. (9 1/4" x 5
2/3" x 3 3/4") #002089 $75.00 Members $67.50
2015 "WE, THE PEOPLE" CALENDAR
Our award-winning We, the People calendar show-
cases the talents of local professional photographers. The
calendar presents 12 color photographs featuring the Capitol and other major
Washington, DC landmarks. Historical nota ons on every date.
#002773 $10.95 Members $9.85
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