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Auf der Pennsylvania - Avenue in Washington

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Date

ca. 1895

Dimensions

10 11/16 x 14 3/4 in. (27.1 x 37.5 cm)

Accession Number

2007.335.003

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

This print from an unknown German publication shows a view of Pennsylvania Avenue looking toward the Capitol. The viewer’s perspective is positioned behind the back of a sailor, implying an approach to the scene as a visitor. The elements included in the scene combine to create an impression of Washington and a diverse and modern place—Native Americans, Asians, and African Americans mingle amidst new inventions like tandem bicycles and streetcars.

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