File:The Washington National Monument, in the city of Washington base of the Pantheon, 250 feet diameter. Height, 100 feet. Height of obelisk, 500 feet. The loftiest monument on earth to a LCCN2014649271.jpg

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English: Title: The Washington National Monument, in the city of Washington base of the Pantheon, 250 feet diameter. Height, 100 feet. Height of obelisk, 500 feet. The loftiest monument on earth to a nation's greatest benefactor. The tribute of a grateful people to "The Father of his Country" / / Gihon, SC. ; C. Sherman, printer, Philadelphia ; Rob. Mills, arch't. ; J. Sartain, delt. Abstract/medium: 1 print : engraving ; 22 x 29 cm.
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Author Sartain, John, 1808-1897, artist; Gihon, William B., engraver; Mills, Robert, 1781-1855, architect
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Miscellaneous Items in High Demand, PPOC, Library of Congress
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  • Wood engraving by Gihon after J. Sartain.
  • Gihon signature in lower left corner of engraving.
  • Engraving in LOT 3909.
  • Dollar to the erection of this Monument.
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lot 4386 · prints and photographs division
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washington, george · monuments · washington monument (washington, d.c.) · monuments & memorials · washington (d.c.) · wood engravings
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washington d.c.
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Washington (D.C.)

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