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The White House, Library, Washington, D.C.

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Title
The White House, Library, Washington, D.C.
Digitized Material
Color postcard
Coverage-Spatial
Washington (D.C.)  
Type
  • Postcard  
  • Still image  
Subject
Library buildings Washington (D.C.)  
Description
Caption on the back reads: "The White House Library, recently restored and redecorated, is a cheerful and inviting room in the classical style of the early 19th century. The room is furnished with a set of caned furniture made by Duncan Phyfe. The crystal chandelier was once owned by the family of James Fenimore Cooper." Postcard was never mailed.
Creator-Corporate
Capsco Wholesalers, Inc.  
Theme
Library postcards  
Technique
Color photograph  
Inclusive Dates
1895-  
Language
English
WorkDimensions-Measurement
5.4 x 3.5 in
Resource Identifier
ALA0004306
Date Created
8/28/2019
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Collection Title
Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
Repository
American Library Association Archives
Collection
Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
TitleThe White House, Library, Washington, D.C.
Digitized MaterialColor postcard
Coverage-SpatialWashington (D.C.)  
Type
  • Postcard  
  • Still image  
SubjectLibrary buildings Washington (D.C.)  
DescriptionCaption on the back reads: "The White House Library, recently restored and redecorated, is a cheerful and inviting room in the classical style of the early 19th century. The room is furnished with a set of caned furniture made by Duncan Phyfe. The crystal chandelier was once owned by the family of James Fenimore Cooper." Postcard was never mailed.
Creator-CorporateCapsco Wholesalers, Inc.  
ThemeLibrary postcards  
TechniqueColor photograph  
Inclusive Dates1895-  
LanguageEnglish
WorkDimensions-Measurement5.4 x 3.5 in
Resource IdentifierALA0004306
Date Created8/28/2019
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Collection TitleSjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection
RepositoryAmerican Library Association Archives
CollectionSjoerd Koopman Library Postcard Collection

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