MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Fragment, Marble
Description:
Dimension:W:10.478 cm L:8.890 cm D:1.905 cm
Creator:
Unknown
Dates:
1814-18
Abstract:
Rectangular marble slab. Inscription: "From the first American Capitol. Conflagrated by the British Gen. Ross. August 24th 1814." "METIT OMNIA JANUS PATULCIUS TEMPUS" around outer rim. "Spero-custralis" on reverse. Split diagonally in half, drill hole in center.
Call #:
01.C.11
Subjects:
