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State Seal

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State Seal, in the Wisconsin State Capitol, painted on the ceiling of the first floor corridor, off of the rotunda running toward West Washington Avenue.

Creator:
Potter, James T.

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Creator Potter, James T.

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Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W014A83
Legacy ID
WHi 45095

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Interior corridor of the Wisconsin State Capitol, with arches and lanterns.

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Rotunda in Wisconsin State Capitol

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Detail of the rotunda in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Scaffold for Painting  the Rotunda

Scaffold for Painting the Rotunda

1968

View of scaffolding used by painters in the restoration of the rotunda in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Rotunda in the Wisconsin State Capitol

Rotunda in the Wisconsin State Capitol

July 2002

View from walkway down the rotunda inside the Wisconsin State Capitol. This was taken before the restoration.

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Pilaster Capitals

Pilaster Capitals

1986

Detail of the pilaster capitals in the rotunda at the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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Seal of The Supreme Court

Seal of The Supreme Court

Detail of Seal of The Supreme Court in the Wisconsin State Capitol.

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