| Existing comment:
Keepsakes from the Capitol became even more popular over the course of the 20th century. Everyday objects, such as the compact, plate and handkerchief holder, reflected the growing commercial market for souvenirs. The increasingly prevalent image of the Capitol dome showed it growing status as an icon of Washington, DC. The personalized souvenir, however, did not go out of style. A House Restaurants menu, autographed by Representative Omar Burleson of Texas, likely commemorates a day of sightseeing on the Hill. The eye-catching "I Visited Congressman Brown in Washington" bumper sticker is an example of a memento that was reproduced economically to have on hand, serving both as a souvenir and a campaign item for enthusiastic constituents. |