A Triumphal, If Only Temporary, Arch
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The short-lived Dewey Arch lives on in this commemorative textile by Hamilton Print Works. The triumphal arch was erected in Madison Square in Manhattan and stood from 1899 to 1900. Inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome, it was built for the parade honoring Admiral George Dewey (American, 1837–1917) for his 1898 victory in...
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- Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
- Published Date
- Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:30:17 +0000
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- Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
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- Design
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- posts_94f4e8e90fbf331be9cf9608f6710138
