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[The Capitol Building]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0219 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large, white, domed building (probably the Capitol Building). Engraver unknown.

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