Name/Title
Rhode Island State HouseEntry/Object ID
2017.9.6Description
Sample sent prior to the National McKinley Birthplace Memorial ordering its centennial ornaments. The metal ornament features a cutout of the Rhode Island State House, surrounded by an arch. Text at the top of the arch reads "Rhode Island" and there are purple flowers beneath the arch. The banner beneath the building reads "State House." the back of the ornament is blank.
According to http://www.goprovidence.com/listing/rhode-island-state-house/23114/:
Rhode Island State House
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-3983
Overview
One of the grandest state houses in the U.S. for the country's smallest state. Designed by the renowned architectural firm of McKim, Mead and White, noted for the Boston Public Library (1895) and renovations to the White House (1902), the majestic domed building clad in white Georgia marble was built (1895-1904) at the high point of Rhode Island's Industrial prosperity. Inside, a new museum showcases the Colonial Charter granted in 1663 by King Charles II of England. The Charter was first signed by a monarch to guarantee religious liberty. Atop the State House dome stands a statue of Rhode Island's Independent Man, representing the spirit of freedom of thought and action.Collection
Beacon DesignAcquisition
Accession
2017.9.0Source or Donor
Beacon Design by ChemArtAcquisition Method
Gift