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Imagining James Hoban

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  • James Hoban

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    This wax bas-relief on glass portrait is of James Hoban, an Irish-American who was an architect of the White House and many other Washington, D.C. landmarks. The portrait is attributed to John Christian Rauschner, a German sculptor who specialized in wax portraits. It was acquired for the White House Collection by the White House Historical Association in 1976.

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  • Bas-Relief of James Hoban

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    James Hoban, bas-relief attributed to the itinerant German-born artist John Christian Rauschner, c. 1800.

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  • Print of President Washington and James Hoban

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    Newell Convers Wyeth’s 1932 poster for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company depicted Hoban indicating progress on the President's House to President Washington during an early summer day in 1798.
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  • The White House by D. K. Stone

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    Hoban supervised the completion of the Capitol's North Wing between 1798 and 1800.

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  • The White House by D. K. Stone

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    The White House depicted by artist D. K. Stone on this joint issue first day cover.
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  • Gold Replica of a James Hoban Stamp

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    This first day cover featured a 22K gold replica of the stamp in a clear case.

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  • Young James Hoban

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    Commemorative card by artist James Womer depicts an idealized portrait of a young Hoban.

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  • James Hoban in Traditional Irish Clothing

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    Artist D. K. Stone portrays a mature Hoban in traditional Irish clothing.

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