The Capitol Dome

Winter 2012

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SPRING MARKETPLACE COLUMBUS DOOR BOOKENDS Crafted from the marble of the east front steps during the 1995 renovations, these bookends are based on the 17' and 20,000-pound bronze doors in the east front of the Capitol building. The doors have a curved semi-circular tympanum above two valves that are divided into four panels which depict the life of Christopher Columbus. Engraved in the base of the bookends is a quote by Carl Sandburg, "Whenever a People or an Institution Forgets its Hard Beginnings it is Beginning to Decay." (9 1/2" T x 5"Wx 3" D) #002404 $128.00 Members $115.20 FOUR STAGES OF THE CAPITOL REVERE BOWL Designed especially for the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, this heavyweight porcelain bowl is the perfect presentation piece or gift item. Four images of the Capitol Building framed in wreaths of green and highlighted with 22kt trim give this bowl a very distinctive look. Inside in 22kt is an eagle clutching a banner proclaiming E Pluribus Unum - Out ofMany, One. The bowl is 8 1/2-inches in diameter by 4 inches tall. Elegantly gift boxed. #002419 Members $175.00 $157.50 CAPITOL PUZZLE This 500-piece circular puzzle is 20" in diameter when assembled and features a view of the renovated east front plaza and entrance to the Capitol Visitor Center. #002609 Members $14.95 $13.45 FOUR STAGE PORCELAIN BOX Beautiful collectible box features the four stages of the Capitol's architectural development around the base and an artistic rendering of the current east front plaza. (3 1/4" x 2 1/2" x 1") #002515 Members $39.95 $35.95 To order by phone: (202) 543-8919, ext. 10 or toll free: 1-800-887-9318, ext. 10

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