Capitol, Washington.

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• MEDIUM: Wood engraving,

  DATE: Undated.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size (vignette) 3 1/4 x 5 3/4" (8 x 14.5 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: Nineteenth century engraving of the United States Capitol building with the copper dome, designed by Charles Bulfinch, and constructed in 1822-23. This dome graced the capitol until the growth of the Congress required enlargement of the overall building. In 1855, Congress passed legislation to build a bigger dome, more in proportion with the extended profile of the Capitol. <br><br>

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition. Modern hand-color.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - United States , Washington D.C.