Postcard : 2008.2.76

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection : Postcards collected around the world from Howard's extensive travels.

Title:

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Object ID:

2008.2.76

Object Name:

Postcard

Collection:

Alsa Chester Howard Postcard Collection

Creator:

Dr. M.G. Skinner (correspondent)

VE Exhibit Label 1:

Front: Colorized image of Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Back of card:
(No postmark)

Printed description:
"The Library of Congress, justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of over $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf; and the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning."

Transcription:
"Many best wishes that your trip will be delightful and that you will enjoy your sojourn in the Philipines. Dr. M.G. Skinner. M.T."
(To:)
"A.C. Howard"

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Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (back)

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