A Brief History of Congressional Carpets | Smithsonian
WEBJun 23, 2016 · In 1858, more than 30 Representatives rushed the floor in what can only be categorized as a brawl—a melee that erupted over slavery in the Kansas Territory and that involved both the House mace...
Six Special Rooms in the U.S. Capitol by Brumidi | AOC
WEBJul 2, 2019 · Brumidi worked on an impressive number of projects in the Capitol, including these six important rooms: Room H-144. This is the first room that Brumidi ever painted in the U.S. Capitol. Originally occupied by the House Committee on Agriculture, it's now held by the House Appropriations Committee.
House Chamber - Architect of the Capitol
WEBThe House Chamber, also known as the "Hall of the House of Representatives," is a large assembly room located in the center of the U.S. Capitol's south wing. Members of the House of Representatives sit in unassigned armchairs arranged in a semicircle on tiered platforms that face the Speaker's rostrum.
United States Senate chamber - Wikipedia
WEBThe United States Senate Chamber is a room in the north wing of the United States Capitol that has served as the legislative chamber of the United States Senate, since January 4, 1859. [1]
The Carpet in the Senate Chamber of Congress Hall - U.S.
WEBMar 31, 2023 · The fate of the original Senate carpet in Congress Hall is unknown. But this modern reproduction reflects the importance of Classical symbolism and a glimpse into technological innovation.
Congress Hall - Wikipedia
WEBThe House chamber on the first floor is rather simple and featured mahogany desks and leather chairs. The room eventually accommodated 106 representatives from 16 states: the 13 original states as well as the representatives from the new states of Vermont in 1791, Kentucky in 1792, and Tennessee in 1796.
U.S. Senate: Traditions and Symbols
WEBIts many traditions and rituals have evolved as well—some have come and gone, while others have remained. Explore the enduring procedures, customs, rituals, and symbols that contribute to the Senate’s unique character.
U.S. Senate: About Past Senate Chambers
WEBIn addition to a double row of members' desks and chairs upholstered in red leather, the room's furnishings included a large handwoven carpet brightly designed with an eagle clutching an olive branch and 13 arrows, two fireplaces, and the presiding officer's desk and red leather chair under a crimson damask canopy lined with green silk.
National Park Service:The Most Splendid Carpet (Chapter 1)
WEBIn the House of Representatives, a platform was erected for the Speaker's chair, following Parliamentary tradition, and the Representatives' chairs were placed in three tiers, each elevated above the preceding row for easy visibility.
National Park Service:The Most Splendid Carpet (Introduction)
WEBNov 30, 2007 · INTRODUCTION. The following discussion of the history, design, significance, and stylistic composition of the Senate carpet begins with certainties, only to end in the complexities of imagination and hypothesis.
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