Minerva, mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

Subjects: Art Exhibitions Libraries
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Minerva, mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., c. 1915 lithograph postcard — Back

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Color lithograph reproduction of the Minerva mosaic in the Library of Congress, showing the Roman goddess Minerva in an arched frame holding a spear and a scroll listing academic disciplines, with a small winged figure beside her. Latin inscription below.

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PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.

Minerva, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C. NIL INVITA MINERVA QUAE MONUMENTUM AERE PERENNIUS EXECIT 65057-N --- MINERVA, the Goddess of Wisdom. MOSAIC—By Elihu Vedder. She is here portrayed as displaying a scroll held in her left hand, upon which is inscribed a list of the Sciences, Arts and Letters. In her right hand she carries her spear; upon her breast is the aegis, with its Gorgon's head, plates of steel, and border of twisted serpents; and at her feet lie helmet and shield. On her right is the owl; on her left a statuette of Nike, the Winged Victory of the Greeks, standing upon a globe, and extending the wreath of victory and the palm branch of peace. The background shows a fair stretching landscape, and the sun of prosperity sheds its effulgence over all. From Practical Guide Library of Congress B. S. REYNOLDS CO., 918 D ST., NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C. "C. T. AMERICAN ART", REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. POST CARD PLACE ONE CENT STAMP HERE

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Series	65057-N
Condition	Excellent
Place depicted	Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Place mentioned	Library of Congress, Washington, DC, Washington, DC
Publisher	Washington, DC
Notes	White border; printed number 65057-N at lower right; no publisher line. No postmark. Divided-back card with printed description of the Minerva mosaic; C.T. American Art / B. S. Reynolds Co. imprint. Pencil dealer marks '#59' and '1-' at lower right.

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Minerva, mosaic by Elihu Vedder, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/minerva-mosaic-by-elihu-vedder-library-of-congress-washingto. Accessed October 5, 2026.