Hoover Inauguration, 1929 – Antique Wall Art
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This historic photograph of Hoover Inauguration, 1929 brings a moment of history to your wall. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.
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Hoover Inauguration, 1929
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Herbert Hoover took the oath of office on March 4, 1929, and this glass negative from the National Photo Company Collection records that day's ceremonies, which were held on the East Portico of the U.S. Capitol. The company was a Washington, D.C., studio that photographed government events and public figures for decades, and its glass plates are valued for capturing the look of the capital in the early twentieth century. Visitors should note the surface streaks and blemishes on the plate, which come from the natural breakdown of its original coatings rather than from the photographer's work.
| Created / published | 1929 |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller |
| Genre | Glass negatives. |
| Notes | Title from unverified data provided by the National Photo Company on the negative or negative sleeve. Gift; Herbert A. French; 1947. This glass negative might show streaks and other blemishes resulting from a natural deterioration in the original coatings. Temp. note: Batch four. |
| Source | Library of Congress, National Photo Company Collection |
| Original scan | 5,608 × 4,393 px · prints to 19 × 15 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-NPC-246341 |
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