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Skylight in Wisconsin State Capitol

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Skylight in the Wisconsin State Capitol, over the main stairs to the second floor. The figure in the center is an eagle in a wreath, which is an allegory of the Republic.

Date Created:
December 1983
Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.
Date Created December 1983

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0131ZW
Legacy ID
WHi 43994

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