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The material culture of the House of Representatives comes in many forms, including visitor passes, campaign buttons, and postcards. These objects of ephemera now serve as important windows into the people and events that have shaped House history.

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"Keep the Faith, Baby!" Record

"Keep the Faith, Baby!" Record

Among the Law-Makers

Among the Law-Makers

Ben Gilman Trading Card

Ben Gilman Trading Card

Bill Hopper

Bill Shuster Congressional Baseball Card

Bill Shuster Congressional Baseball Card

Black Lawmakers in Congress Fan

Black Lawmakers in Congress Fan

Cannon House Office Building and Library of Congress Postcard

Cannon House Office Building and Library of Congress Postcard

Cannon House Office Building Postcard

Cannon House Office Building Postcard

Cannon House Office Building Rotunda Postcard

Cannon House Office Building Rotunda Postcard

Capitol Building Pass

Capitol Building Pass

Capitol Reception Room Stereoview

Capitol Reception Room Stereoview

Capitol Rotunda Pass

Capitol Rotunda Pass

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