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Drawing, The National Capitol, 1861

This is a Drawing. It was created by Edwin James Meeker. It is dated ca. 1887 and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is pen and ink on cardboard. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Willis M. Rose. It is credited Gift of Willis M. Rose.

Its dimensions are

25.4 × 23.3 cm (10 in. × 9 3/16 in.)

It is signed

Signed, lower right (in ink): "E. J. M."

It is inscribed

At lower left, in margin (in ink): "Washington Capitol 1861"

Cite this object as

Drawing, The National Capitol, 1861; Edwin James Meeker (American, 1853 - 1936); USA; pen and ink on cardboard; 25.4 × 23.3 cm (10 in. × 9 3/16 in.); Gift of Willis M. Rose; 1947-87-20

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