Library of Congress House of Reps Reading Room Washington DC mantle mosaic~1920s
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Library of Congress House of Reps Reading Room Washington DC mantle mosaic~1920s. On the left side is Mythology with recording stylus and globe. Symbolic of the myths of the worlds. Beside her are a winged Sphinx and Pandora Box. In the distance back of Mythology rise the Pyramids back of History the Parthenon and beyond Tradition the Coliseum. Disclaimer: The TITLE and DESCRIPTION (NOT the images) are generated by Artificial Intelligence. This helps us list cards faster. The technology is new and makes some mistakes. The images are what you should use when making your buying decision. Contact us if you find a significant error in the A.I. generated description so we can fix it. ********************************************************* This is a vintage postcard. MOSAIC MANTEL---Representatives' Reading Room. HISTORY In the center stands the Muse of History with recording pen and gold-clasped volume. In the panels are names of great historians---Herodotus Thucydides Polybius Livy Tacitus Baceda Conies Hume Gibbon Niebuhr Guizot Ranke Bancroft Motley. On the left side is Mythology with recording stylus and globe. Symbolic of the myths of the worlds. Beside her are a winged Sphinx and Pandora Box. On the right is the venerable figure of Tradition and by her side a lyre sits a youthful poet who will sing the story that she tells. In the distance back of Mythology rise the Pyramids back of History the Parthenon and beyond Tradition the Coliseum. From Practical Guide Library of Congress. The postcard shows a detailed image of an ornate marble fireplace mantel in the Library of Congress Washington D.C. The mantel features intricate carvings a central painting depicting historical figures and a green fireplace opening. Artwork by artist Frederick Dielman. Published by Colorcraft Washington D.C.
