(2012) Pieces of Iowa’s Past, April 11, 2012. Legislative Services Agency (Legislative Service Bureau)
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Abstract
Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. April 11, 2012 THIS WEEK: Iowa State Capitol Mosaics BACKGROUND: Frederick Dielman Born in Germany in 1847, Frederick Dielman was an illustrator and figure painter. Dielman designed the six mosaic panels in the Iowa State Capitol along the east wall on the third floor. The mosaics were actually made in Venice, Italy, and shipped to the Capitol. The mosaics in the Capitol represent the three branches of government, education, defense, and charities.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | State Capital, Tour Guide Staff, Tours, History of Iowa, State Government |
| Subjects: | History and culture History and culture > History of Iowa State government |
| ID Code: | 15405 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 25 Nov 2013 17:52 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Nov 2013 17:52 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/15405 |