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Image Not Available for Columbus Fountain outside Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Columbus Fountain outside Union Station, Washington, D.C.
Image Not Available for Columbus Fountain outside Union Station, Washington, D.C.

Columbus Fountain outside Union Station, Washington, D.C.

PhotographerPhotographed by Richard Welling American, 1926 - 2009
Dateafter 1972
MediumPhotography; color Polaroid instant print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/8 x 3in. (7.9 x 7.6cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 1/8 x 3 1/2in. (10.5 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Richard Welling Family
DescriptionPolaroid photograph of the Columbus Fountain sculpture in front of Union Station in Washington, D.C. The station's facade, with its arches, are visible. Two American flags are also present in the photograph.
Object number2012.284.696
MarkingsVerso of print, stamped in black: manufacturer's number

Bottom right, stamped in black ink: "POLAROID 2"
NotesDate Note: The Polaroid SX-70, which is the camera Welling used, was manufactured from 1972-1981.
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