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Lithograph of Thomas Hart Benton mural in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library

2007-242
Accession Number
2007-242
9.25x15.75 inches
Color
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NAID 348338299
Keywords
Mural painting and decoration
Museums
Presidential libraries
HST Keywords
Benton - Mural - Lithograph; Mural - Independence and the Opening of the West; Truman - Birthday - 77th (1961); Truman Library - Mural - Thomas Hart Benton
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Description
Color reproduction of the Thomas Hart Benton mural "Independence and the Opening of the West" on the wall in the lobby of the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. An overlay in the center where the door is bears the words: 77th Birthday - President Harry S. Truman - May 8, 1961 - Mural Painting "Independence and the Opening of the West" by Thomas Hart Benton. This lithograph was passed out for the 77th birthday of President Truman. See also 97-1937. (Original in oversize drawer.) Reproduction of works by Thomas Hart Benton must be approved by VAGA.
Date(s)
May 8, 1961