Focus on this artwork and explain the History.
Crawford designed the doors in Rome between 1855 and 1857. Crawford died in 1857 with the modelling substantially complete.  Models were created with the assistance of fellow sculptor William H. Rinehart for casting at the Ames Manufacturing Company from 1864 to 1868, when the finished doors were installed.Crawford created a companion set of bronze doors for the House wing of the Capitol, the Revolutionary War Door.  
In 1993 the door was analyzed by art conservators from the Save Outdoor Sculpture! survey program and was described as well-maintained.
Ames Manufacturing Company Revolutionary War Door Rome William H. Rinehart Save Outdoor Sculpture!