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[Librarian's Room. Detail of mural. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Librarian's Room. Detail of mural. Library of Congress Thomas Jeffers...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2010; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Mural depicting baseball by Frederic C. Martin. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Mural depicting baseball by Frederic C. Martin. Library of Congress T...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2011; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Manuscript Book mural in Evolution of the Book series, John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Manuscript Book mural in Evolution of the Book series, John W. Alexan...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts a monk illustrating a manuscript, with two monks in background. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright ... More

[Senate Members Room. Detail of cherub carving on mantel. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Senate Members Room. Detail of cherub carving on mantel. Library of C...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Michelangelo along the balustrade. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Main Reading Room. Portrait statue of Michelangelo along the balustra...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+columns. View of mural between printers' marks of Francois Regnault and Simon Vostre. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+columns. View of mural between...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2007; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Great Hall. Bust of George Washington. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Bust of George Washington. Library of Congress Thomas Jef...

Exhibit caption: "The bronze bust of George Washington is a copy of a work by the French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828)." (Source: MyLOC.gov Great Hall exhibit, 2008) Forms part of the Library of Con... More

[House Members Room. Light of Truth (blue) panel in the Spectrum of Light ceiling mural by Carl Gutherz. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[House Members Room. Light of Truth (blue) panel in the Spectrum of Li...

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[North Corridor, Great Hall. Religion ural in lunette from the Family and Education series by Charles Sprague Pearce. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[North Corridor, Great Hall. Religion ural in lunette from the Family ...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2007; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[North Corridor, Great Hall. "Rest" mural in lunette from the Family and Education series by Charles Sprague Pearce. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[North Corridor, Great Hall. "Rest" mural in lunette from the Family a...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Main Reading Room under construction in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building]

[Main Reading Room under construction in the Library of Congress Thoma...

Shows circular central desk and reading room desks. Public domain photograph of historic place in Washington DC, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Builders at work on the rusticated stone walls of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building during its construction; U.S. Capitol in the background]

[Builders at work on the rusticated stone walls of the Library of Cong...

In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, vol. 1, between leaves 14 and 15, left photo. No. 33.

[Foundation construction for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, view from the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Foundation construction for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson ...

Photograph shows Carroll Row, a block of five houses at 1st & A Street, SE, razed in 1887 for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building. Includes the sign "Architect."

[Builders at work above the second level of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building during its construction]

[Builders at work above the second level of the Library of Congress Th...

In album: Photographs of the construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, vol. 2, between leaves 67 and 68. No. 49.

[Sculpted marble stored in northeast curtain for construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Sculpted marble stored in northeast curtain for construction of the L...

Photograph shows men creating decorations for the main building in impromptu studios. The large eagle at the right of center and one of the two matching eagles at the left flank the marble tablet above the Grea... More

[Sheds, piles of bricks and workers during construction of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Capitol in the background]

[Sheds, piles of bricks and workers during construction of the Library...

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[Picture Writing mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Picture Writing mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Ale...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts an American Indian writing on hide with Indian woman in background. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyri... More

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Oral Tradition mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alex...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts Arabian storyteller recounting tales to a group of Arabs. Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright by Joh... More

[Egyptian hieroglyphics mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Egyptian hieroglyphics mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts an Egyptian man using hammer and chisel to write on wall in hieroglyphics a picture of a woman. Woman m... More

[Cairn mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Cairn mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Li...

Photo of one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts semi-clad men working at a cairn (mound of stones piled up as a memorial). Mural marked at bottom left:... More

[Printing Press mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Printing Press mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alex...

Photo shows one part of a six-part mural on the history of the book; after conservation of the mural. Depicts a man working at a printing press and Gutenberg and another man examining proof. Mural marked at bot... More

Fireplace and mosaic panel by Frederick Dielman entitled "Law," in House Members Room, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Fireplace and mosaic panel by Frederick Dielman entitled "Law," in Hou...

Heliotype Ptg. Co., Boston. Illus. in: Z733.U58A5. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent revisions. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a large crowd on the United States Capitol grounds with the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building in the background.

[Theodore Roosevelt speaking to a large crowd on the United States Cap...

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[Thalia, mural painting by Frank W. Benson in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, south corridor, Washington, D.C.]

[Thalia, mural painting by Frank W. Benson in the Library of Congress ...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for sections marked B, C, F, K, N, and O. Court side.]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Construction details of batten roof. Full size]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for sections marked A]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Detailed section of all ridge and hip battens. Full size]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Full size section of batten]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of gutter for section marked E, G, L, and M]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gutters and battens"), Washington, D.C. Details of front gutter for sections marked B, C, F, K, H, and I]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("gu...

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[Alterations to the southeast curtain of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building ("Hispanic Room"), Washington, D.C. Interior perspective]

[Alterations to the southeast curtain of the Library of Congress Thoma...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Second floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Plan of decks below top decks]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. First floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Cellar floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Attic plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Cellar floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C. Cellar floor plan]

[Alterations to the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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Dome of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Dome of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington,...

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Great Hall, second floor, north. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Great Hall, second floor, north. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson ...

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Detail at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Detail at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washingto...

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Worker is putting gold leaf on the flame of the dome during the 1980s restoration, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Worker is putting gold leaf on the flame of the dome during the 1980s ...

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Gallery of the Great Hall of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Gallery of the Great Hall of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson ...

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Grand staircase heading from the Great Hall of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Grand staircase heading from the Great Hall of the Library of Congress...

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Hallway of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Hallway of the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washin...

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Cleaning the Minerva figure at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Cleaning the Minerva figure at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jeffer...

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Great Hall at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Great Hall at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Was...

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Window and surrounding art in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Window and surrounding art in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson...

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U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, taken from the U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Supreme Court and Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, ...

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Display cases in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Display cases in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, ...

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[Detail of Civilization mural, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Detail of Civilization mural, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Bu...

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Artwork in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Artwork in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washin...

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Art in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Art in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, ...

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[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer" for the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., ca. 1895]

[Bookstack design, signed "Bernard R. Green, Superintendent & Engineer...

Published in: Ten First Street, Southeast: Congress Builds a Library, 1886-1897 / Helen-Anne Hilker. Washington : Library of Congress : for sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1980, p. 13.

Restoration work in a hallway of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Restoration work in a hallway of the Library of Congress Thomas Jeffer...

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[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America an Africa with putti (fisherman and farmer) on Grand staircase by Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America an Africa with put...

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U.S. Capitol, viewed through a window at the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

U.S. Capitol, viewed through a window at the Library of Congress's Tho...

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Hallway in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Hallway in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washin...

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Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building taken from the dome of the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building taken from the dome of...

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[Stair in Great Hall of] Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

[Stair in Great Hall of] Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building...

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First-floor hallway in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

First-floor hallway in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Buil...

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Ceiling detail of the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore, Maryland

Ceiling detail of the Baltimore Basilica, Baltimore, Maryland

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Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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Members' Room in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Members' Room in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Wa...

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[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Circular relief of Spring by Bela L. Pratt. Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Circular relief of Spring by Bela L...

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View of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building from the U.S. Capitol dome, Washington, D.C.

View of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building from the U.S...

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Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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Members Room, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Members Room, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washingto...

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Fireplace, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Fireplace, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, ...

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[Second Floor, North Corridor. Mural depicting Wisdom by Robert Reid. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, North Corridor. Mural depicting Wisdom by Robert Reid. ...

Photo shows the printer's mark for Charles Scribner's sons, above the mural. The quotation below the mural is from the Bible, Provrebs 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal thing; therfore get wisdom; and with all they ... More

Restoration specialist at work on art at the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Restoration specialist at work on art at the Library of Congress Thoma...

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Doorways and artwork inside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Doorways and artwork inside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson B...

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Art during restoration process, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Art during restoration process, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson B...

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Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Curcular relief of Summer by Bela L. Pratt, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Curcular relief of Summer by Bela L...

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Domes of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.

Domes of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and the U.S...

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Ceiling of the Reading Room in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Ceiling of the Reading Room in the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferso...

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[Aerial view looking west showing Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building and James Madison Building, the Supreme Court, and the U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.]

[Aerial view looking west showing Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson...

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Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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Second Floor, East Corridor. Mosaic of Minerva by Elihu Vedder, with restorer at work. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Second Floor, East Corridor. Mosaic of Minerva by Elihu Vedder, with r...

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Dome of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Dome of the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington,...

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[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Circular relief of Winter by Bela L. Pratt. Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, Northwest Pavilion. Circular relief of Winter by Bela L...

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[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America and Africa with putti (fisherman and farmer) on Grand staircase by Philip Martiny. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of cherubs representing America and Africa with pu...

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Cove inside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Cove inside the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washing...

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Ceiling detail, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Ceiling detail, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washing...

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Artwork in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Artwork in the Library of Congress's Thomas Jefferson Building, Washin...

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[Architectural detail, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Architectural detail, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, ...

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Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.

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[South corridor, first floor. Mural depicting Prometheus from The Greek Heroes series by Walter MacEwen. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[South corridor, first floor. Mural depicting Prometheus from The Gree...

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[Great Hall, second floor, north corridor. Pompeiian panel depicting Industry, by George W. Maynard. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall, second floor, north corridor. Pompeiian panel depicting I...

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[Great Hall. Detail of ceiling and cove showing sculpture of two female half-figures. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Detail of ceiling and cove showing sculpture of two femal...

Exhibit caption: "Figures of genius. At the corners of the ceiling are two female figures holding a shield showing the traditional symbols of learning, a torch and a book. The figures are made of stucco and wer... More

[Great Hall. Cartouche of Tennyson. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Cartouche of Tennyson. Library of Congress Thomas Jeffers...

Exhibit caption: "The names and quotes in the Great Hall were chosen by Librarian of Congress, Ainsworth Rand Spofford (1825-1908) and Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard University (1834-1926). These autho... More

[Great Hall. Spandrels displaying Olin L. Warner's The Students in the Commemorative Arch. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. Spandrels displaying Olin L. Warner's The Students in the...

Exhibit caption: "Youth and Old Age Archway. This Memorial Arch shows a young student seeking knowledge through reading. On the right an older man with flowing beard is shown absorbed in meditation, no longer c... More

[Great Hall. View of grand staircase and bronze statue of female figure on newel post holding a torch of electric light, with bust of Thomas Jefferson at right. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Great Hall. View of grand staircase and bronze statue of female figur...

Exhibit caption: "Celebration of Electricity. The importance of electricity is celebrated throughout the Jefferson Building. A bust of Benjamin Franklin is placed outside the central window of the Jefferson Bui... More

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of Conrad Baumgarten in West Corridor. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor Corridor. Printers' marks+Columns. Printer's mark of Con...

Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Second Floor, South Corridor. Mural of Spring by Frank W. Benson under printers' mark of Francois Regnault. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, South Corridor. Mural of Spring by Frank W. Benson unde...

Exhibit caption: "The Four Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter The four circular panels by Frank Weston Benson (American painter, 1862-1951) above the doorways represent the four seasons, from left t... More

[Second Floor, East Corridor. Mosaic of Minerva by Elihu Vedder within central arched panel leading to the Visitor's Gallery. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Second Floor, East Corridor. Mosaic of Minerva by Elihu Vedder within...

Exhibit caption: "Pictured on this mosaic in the arched panel is the Roman Goddess Minerva guardian of civilization. She is portrayed as the Minerva of Peace, but according to the artist who created her, Elihu... More

[Contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets on the night of his assassination on exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Contents of Abraham Lincoln's pockets on the night of his assassinati...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2011; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

[Bronze casting of the life mask of Abraham Lincoln on exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Exhibit. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.]

[Bronze casting of the life mask of Abraham Lincoln on exhibit at the ...

Gift; Carol M. Highsmith 2011; (DLC/PP-2002:038) Forms part of the Library of Congress Series in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive.

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