The Capitol Dome--regular editions

Fall 2012

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Your Capitol, Our Mission: 50 Years Inspiring Informed Citizenship MOUNTED CAPITOL DOME PRINT A mounted reproduction of the 1859 ink and watercolor drawing by Capitol architect Thomas U. Walter entitled, "Elevation of the Dome." Mounted on 3/8 inch thick corrugated wood that is ready for hanging in any room. Sides trimed in gold for decorative ambi- ance. Born in Philadelphia in 1804, Walter worked for his father as a brick- layer and later studied architecture under William Strickland (a former pupil of B. Henry Latrobe). (14" x 26 1/2") #000873 Members $32.00 $28.80 EAST FRONT GALLERY TRAY This handsome tray is adapted from a traditional anthemion form to create the handfinished dark cherry fretwork. The image is printed on canvas and installed under a glass inlet. (11" x 15" x 3") #002688 $135.00 Members $121.50 MARBLE CAPITOL REPLICA Beautifully detailed replica of the Capitol is crafted from marble of the east front steps removed during renovations and ground to a fine powder. 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 CORN COLUMN CANDLESTICKS Based on the orginal Corn Columns designed in the 19th century by B. Henry Latrobe for the Capitol building, these resin candlesticks add elegance to any setting. (7 1/2") #001545 Members $39.95 $35.95 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 Order online: www.uschscatalog.org or by phone: (202) 543-8919, ext. 10; toll free: 1-800-887-9318, ext. 10

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