Amon Carter print details
A color postcard of a sculpted figure holding a sword and shield.

"Armed Freedom", Dome of Capitol

Object Details

  • Date

    ca. 1910

  • Object Type

    Photographs

  • Medium

    Halftone print

  • Contributors

    Published by B.S. Reynolds Co.

    Printed by Curt Teich Co.

  • Object Format

    Postcard

  • Dimensions

    5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.

  • Inscriptions

    Recto:

    l.l. to l.c. printed: 162-A "Armerd Freedom", Dome of Capitol

    l.r. printed: 45530

    Verso:

    u.l. to u.c. printed: "ARMED FREEDOM", DOME OF CAPITOL \ The bronze statue of Armed Liberty, designed \ by Crawford, is 19 feet 6 inches high, and \ weighs 14, 985 pounds. It was set in place \ on December 2, 1863. A full sized Model of \ the figure is in the National Museum, where \ the majestic expression of the countenance \ may be noted, with the details of the crest \ of the eagle's beak and plumes, sheathed \ sword, shield, and supporting globe with its \ legend, E Pluribus Unum.

    c.l. printed [along left edge]: B. S. REYNOLDS CO., 918 D ST., NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D.C.

    c. in ink: Jan 1940

    c. printed [down center]: "C.T. AMERICAN ART" REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.

  • Collection Name

    Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

  • Credit Line

    Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Accession Number

    P1976.48.1331

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Additional details

Location: Off view
Part of: Fred and Jo Mazzulla Collection

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