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George Washington and the Revolutionary War Door
Pair of a bronze sculptured doors to the Senate wing of the United States Capitol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with the Revolutionary War Door.
The George Washington and the Revolutionary War Door (1855–1868) is pair of a bronze sculptured doors to the Senate wing of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., United States. American sculptor Thomas Crawford designed and modeled the doors in the mid-1850s, but died prior to their completion. American sculptor William H. Rinehart completed the doors based on Crawford's designs.
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Artist | Thomas Crawford |
Year | 1868 (1868) |
Type | Bronze |
Dimensions | 4.39 m (14 ft 5 in) |
Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
Owner | Architect of the Capitol |
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This sculptured door was surveyed in 1993 as part of the Smithsonian's Save Outdoor Sculpture! program.[1]