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The Beacon of Progress, A Monument to Glorify the American Nation, by D. Despradelle.
Major collection: Architecture & Design
Named collection: I.P. Lord Collection
Object type: drawing
Maker: Lord, Israel Pierre
Materials: paper; ink; graphite
Site location: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements: 22 1/4 in x 15 1/4 in
2016.002.116
Named collection: I.P. Lord Collection
Object type: drawing
Maker: Lord, Israel Pierre
Materials: paper; ink; graphite
Site location: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements: 22 1/4 in x 15 1/4 in
Design for bookplate or cover page for the Beacon of Progress with a winged female figure holding a torch above her head and standing on a lion.
2016.002.116