Congress Closes

Carl Mydans1939

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

VP John Nance Garner merrily puffing on a cigar as he sits in wicker rocking chair given to him by the "Two Hour Lunch Club," of which most senators are members.

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Title: Congress Closes
Date: 1939
Location: Washington, DC, US
Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
Subject Keywords: Gifts, John Nance Garner, Tobacco, Chairs, Smoking, Cigars, Furniture, 1930s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Carl Mydans
Original ID: TimeLife_image_84490
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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