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Lithograph of the Capitol in a 1 1/2 in. gilt frame. Many figures oustide socializing. There are two carriages and horses in the foreground. This version of the Capitol existed in the early 1830's, no additions were made to the building until 1851.
prints (visual works)
hand coloring
lithography
prints (visual works)
Print
Lithography
Hand Colored
PICTURE
Printed beneath print: ""Lith. & Pub. By N. Currier, 152 Nassau St. Cor. of Spruce NY 612""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
The Capitol
Currier, Nathaniel (Maker)
New York, NY, USA
18.375 x 21.625 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.228
Peters, Harry T.. Currier and Ives: Printmakers to the American People. [No Publisher].
1840-1870 (Possibly)
New York state (United States)
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