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Governor's Conference Room Fireplace
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The Governor's Conference Room fireplace, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. The fireplace is hand-carved of Italian Botticino marble. It is flanked on each side by a Corinthian column. There are two bronze andirons.
Potter, James T.
Publication Information
| Creator | Potter, James T. |
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| Format | Image |
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| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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W014A87
WHi 44874
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Detail of carved marble frieze in a side panel by the Governor's Conference Room fireplace in the Wisconsin State Capitol.
