| Title |
Roman goddess Minerva, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., circa 1915-1930
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| Description |
A mosaic of the Roman goddess Minerva from the interior of the Library of Congress Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C., circa 1915-1930. Mosaic caption reads: "Nil invita Minerva quae momentum aere perennius execit." Back caption reads: "Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom. Mosaic--By Elihu Vedder. She is here portrayed as displaying a scroll held in her left hand, upon which is insribed [sic] a list of the Sciences, Arts and Letters. In her right hand she carries her spear; upon her breast is the aegis, with its Gorgon's head, plates of steel, and border of twisted serpents; and at her feet lie helmet and shield. On her right is the owl; on her left a statuette of Nike, the Winged Victory of the Greeks, standing upon a globe, and extending a wreath of victory and the palm branch of peace. The background shows a fair stretching landscape, and the sun of prosperity sheds its effulgence over all. From Practical Guide Library of Congress." Postcard number: R-65057.
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| Extent |
2 images; Postcard; color |
| Date |
1915/1930 |
| Location |
District of Columbia; United States; North America; Washington |
| Subject(s) |
Mosaics; Art; Postcards; Interiors; Libraries; Library of Congress |
| Citation |
National Trust Library Historic Postcard collection |
| Permanent Link |
https://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/6889
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| Rights |
http://vocab.lib.umd.edu/rightsStatement#CNE
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| Terms of Use |
Collection may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries.
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