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Title |
Congress Paperweight, c. 1970-1975 |
Object Name |
Paperweight |
Description |
Congress Paperweight, c. 1970-1975. Circular paperweight with a dark bronze metal US Congress seal in the center and a gold border surrounding it. The border is gently ridged and resembles a sunburst when light reflects off of it. The text and eagle on the seal are raised, in relief, and the seal is set into the paperweight so the border is raised around it. It is set somewhat unevenly, so the top right part of the seal is deeper below the border, while the bottom left part is closer to the border's elevation. On the back is a black and slightly fuzzy backing. |
Date |
c. 1970-1975 |
Catalog Number |
2017.008.048.4 |
Dimensions |
H-3.375 W-3.375 D-0.25 inches |
Collection |
3D - Written Communication Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"UNITED STATES / CONGRESS" (raised text, written around a circle on seal, three stars on either side of "CONGRESS"); "E PLURIBUS / UNUM" (on eagle's banner on seal) |
Provenance |
Congressional, election and campaign memorabilia related to JoAnn Semones professional career working on Capital Hill. |
Notes |
Memorabilia from JoAnn Semones's time working in Washington DC, first as a congressional press secretary and then for the Small Business Administration. |
Search Terms |
Congress Memorabilia Seals Semones, JoAnn Souvenir United States Congress |
Subjects |
Memorabilia Seals Souvenirs |
People |
Semones, JoAnn |
Credit line |
JoAnn Semones - Julia Barrow Collection |