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Mills Statue, (C. Columbus and Queen Isabella) in rotunda of Capitol, Sacramento, Cal

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Title: Mills Statue, (C. Columbus and Queen Isabella) in rotunda of Capitol, Sacramento, Cal
Date Created and/or Issued: 1960
Contributing Institution: Sacramento Public Library
Collection: Sacramento Room Postcards
Rights Information: This image may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.). Copyright restrictions applying to the reproduction and use of this image are available from the Sacramento Public Library.
Description: Shown in circa 1960 is "Columbus’ Last Appeal to Queen Isabella," sculpted by American Larkin Goldsmith Meade was donated to the State of California by local Sacramento banker Darius Ogden Mills in 1883. Resting below the Capitol rotunda, the 5 ton work is enscribed with the following words: "I will assume the undertaking on behalf of the crown of Castile, and will pledge my jewels to defray the expenses of it, if the funds in the treasury shall be found inadequate."
Type: Image
Identifier: BBSAC238
http://sacroom.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15248coll2/id/1103
Subject: Capitol Building, Interior of
Capitol Building
Sculptures
Art
Buildings, Government

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