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Sepia Saturday 219: 15 March 2014

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Alan says: We have Wendy Mathias to thank for our Sepia prompt once again this week and she points us in the direction of domes, ceilings, arches, and significant buildings. The dome in question is that of the Reading Room of the Library of Congress in Washington. There is a rather pleasing pattern to the image - which dates from the very beginning of the twentieth century - so you might want to add patterns to the list of possible interpretations.  If you would like to participate, go here for more instructions. Customs House Brisbane 1889 courtesy of   State Library of  Queensland I always find it difficult to find a focus for these themes. I do tend to jump all over the place - hence my blog name - Family Tree Frog. Possibly the most famous dome in Brisbane where I live is the one belonging to Customs House.  I've been to a wedding there once -  or was it just the reception? Anyway - it's all very swish and hasn't changed much from t...