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The Beacon of Progress, A Monument to Glorify the American Nation, by D. Despradelle.

Object summary

Title
The Beacon of Progress, A Monument to Glorify the American Nation, by D. Despradelle.
Object ID
2016.002.116
Date made
circa 1900
Maker
Lord, Israel Pierre
Object type
Drawing
Major collection
Architecture
Named collection
I.P. Lord Collection
On view
No
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Description

Design for bookplate or cover page for the Beacon of Progress with a winged female figure holding a torch above her head and standing on a lion.

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