The Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution 

The Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
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The Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
The Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution

Catalogue information

LastDodo number
2231105
Area
Postcards
Title
The Shrine of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution
City
Washington D.C.
Street
Province / region
Country
United States of America (USA)
Theme
Monuments, Overheid
Year
1930
Collection / set
Number on postcard
Designer
Publisher as on card
C. T. American Art Colored, Published by B. S.Reynolds Co. 1202 D. St. Northwest, Washington D.C.
General name of the publisher
BRC
Dimensions
8.7 x 13.7 cm
Printing technique
Details
The Declaration of Independence and the engrossed original of the Constitution have been transferred from the Library of the State Department and are now on exhibition in the beautiful marble hall in the Library of Congress. Between two windows on the west wall of the second floor gallery a niche has been cut in which the Declaration is enshrined. In a marble case standing on the floor in front of the Declaration is the Constitution of the United States. Both historic papers are protected by a glass which has been chemically treated so as to exclude all injurious light.