Photograph, Print, or Drawing[Picture Writing mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. ...
Main title
- [Picture Writing mural in Evolution of the Book series, by John W. Alexander. Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C.] [graphic].
Published/Created
- [mural c1896; photographed 1990]
Links
Links
- digital file from original photo http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.07357 opens in a new window
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Description
- 1 photographic print : color.
Rights advisory
- Publication may be restricted. For information, see "Architect of the Capitol," http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/381_AOC.html opens in a new window
LC classification
- Unprocessed in PR 13 CN 2001:119 [item]
Related names
Summary
- 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.
Other Subjects
- Indians of North America--Communication.
- Murals--Washington (D.C.)--1890-1900.
- Hieroglyphics.
Form/Genre
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Notes
- Mural marked at bottom left: Copyright by John W. Alexander.
- Title devised by Library staff.
- "61131; 045.3.D. Photographed after treatment; overall; normal light."
- Stamped on verso: This photograph is the property of the legislative branch of the government and is not to be used without the approval of the Architect of the Capitol.
- Perry Huston Collection of illustrated conservation reports for Jefferson Building murals.
Reproduction no./Source
- LC-DIG-ppmsca-07357 DLC (digital file from original photo)
LCCN
- 2005675757
Repository
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA dcu
Type of material
- Photograph, Print, or Drawing
Item Availability
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- Prints & Photographs Reading Room (Madison, LM337)
Status
- Not Charged