This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Cut the book stand pieces determine the desired size of your stand select the 12 plywood panel. Sep 07, 2015 this is a jeffersonian revolving book stand that is similar to that originally constructed and used by thomas jefferson at monticello. The kind invitation i receive from you on the part of the citizens of the city of washington, to be present with them at their celebration of the 50th. Thomas jefferson 1743 1826 thomas jefferson was born on april, 1743 in shadwell, albemarle county, virginia. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. James madison to tj, 26 july, and john page to tj, 19 aug.
The great eclipse to which tj refers occurred on 24 june 1778 information from prof. The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. Courtesy of monticello, thomas jefferson memorial foundation, inc. Keisha boggan, principal 125 south old glebe road arlington, va 22204 7032285900 fax. The writings of thomas jefferson, letterpress edition, n. Thomas jefferson, scientist journal of the american revolution. He wanted the food to be popular all around the word so he invented the macaroni machine. Exhibition items thomas jefferson exhibitions library.
He then modified it so that the top and bottom parts were connected by a central iron spindleenabling the top half known as the seat, to swivel on casters of the type used in rope hung windows. In george iii and the loss of the american colonies, i cited one of thomas jeffersons earlier works from 1774, a summary view of the rights of british america, as evidence that we should regard the american revolution as another english civil war and the logical extension of the glorious revolution of 1688, because the american. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 thomas jefferson s writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. There is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the workshop at monticello, out of solid walnut. Thomas jefferson, a strong advocate of reading, frequently made book recommendations to his children and grandchildren. Dec 23, 2014 jefferson s revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book revolving book stand designed by thomas jefferson, circa 1810. The essays in this section, two of them published for the first time, are an outgrowth of the getting word oral history project, monticellos effort to record those.
It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. Each thomas jefferson art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Shop for thomas jefferson art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Thomas jefferson to roger weightman thomas jefferson.
The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. In the third and final part of the book, stanton moves beyond the jefferson era to consider the stories and perspectives of the descendants of the monticello enslaved community. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating table top book stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube. Apr 30, 20 jefferson bought an englishstyle windsor chair the ones where the legs and the back are put into drilled holes from a philadelphia cabinet maker. Sep 30, 2014 there is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the. Polygraph machine modern reproduction made by wilman spawn, c. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. Posts in revolving bookstand thomas jeffersons monticello. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands.
Thomas jefferson the revolving bookstand was once thought to be a music stand allowing a small group of musicians could gather around it when playing. Customize your thomas jefferson print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning.
Thomas jefferson was born on april, 1743 and was the third president of the united states. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Jefferson and the invention of the swivel chair lauren. This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. Thomas jefferson and the pursuit of liberty construction. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row.
As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. He sent newspaper clippings along with his letters to them and his suggestions focused on poetry, history, foreign language, and moral and behavioral improvement. Among the many ingenious devices found in jefferson s cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jefferson s passion for knowledge. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. Vintage expanding desktop book stand folding telescopic brass art nouveau book shelf ends c 1910s pine cone motif. The book also explains how jefferson always loved reading and decided that it would be good to go to college for law. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Monticello revolving bookstand with images thomas jefferson. The third president of the united states and the author of the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson was a powerful man who helped shaped the future of america. Thomas jefferson, the rights of british americans, and. Jefferson was a statesman and an ambassador to france. The 5 shelves are adjustable and it a folds down into a 12 cube. A picture book of thomas jefferson picture book biography.
The revolving book stand symbolizes jefferson s lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Apr 06, 2016 the two first met in the mid1990s, when ms. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. I began reading this book simply because, somehow, while id already read biographies of most of the presidents and many of some of them i had somehow overlooked mr. His father was peter jefferson, a welltodo landowner, and his mother was jane randolph jefferson, whose family was one of the original settlers of virginia. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network.
Thomas jefferson s revolving book stand lawyer, politician, hobby architect and prolific inventor, but more important true american pioneer, with succeeding in all that fields and more it is certainly required to have a keen passion for knowledge. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the. Aug 20, 2015 an alternate history suggests itself from this account. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Years later, jefferson drew from the new testaments in greek, latin, french and english to create the life and morals of jesus, commonly known as the jefferson bible. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Custom made thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase by. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions.
May 25, 2012 once upon a time, president ronald reagan visited thomas jefferson high school for science and technology to celebrate the creation of a school for students likely bound, by interest and aptitude. Jefferson was acutely aware that he would be judged by posterity and he deliberately sought to influence historys judgment of him. Federalists, meanwhile, felt that washingtons vicepresident, john adams, was the natural heir. Fintie rotating case for new ipad 7th generation 10.
He was the person who wrote the declaration of independence and was the secretary of state for george washington. Thomas jefferson, neither god nor devil the new york times. It has the capability of displaying five books, documents. It was designed to swivel 360 degrees and hold five books, one on each side and one on the top. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. Many have said he was the first cultured president the united states every truly had jeffersons predecessors were the combative adams and the for the people washington. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. Gordonreed, then a littleknown professor at new york law school, was circulating the manuscript for her book thomas jefferson and sally hemings.
Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans stay safe and healthy. This book is not a hagiography it acknowledges and discusses jefferson s flaws but it does something very valuable in how it gets across jefferson s point of view. The title the character of thomas jefferson is slightly misleading as jefferson s political philosophy and how it was rooted in his personality and influenced his political actions and decisions is the actual subject of the book. Jeffersons revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book. From thomas jefferson to david rittenhouse, 19 july 1778. This first major study of thomas jefferson s reputation in nearly fifty years is concerned with jefferson and historyboth as something jefferson made and something that he sought to shape. Courtesy of the national portrait gallery, smithsonian institution 59. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. The book stand was built at the monticello joinery shop, most likely by a slave named john hemings. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Thomas jeffersons inventions by barbara sioki on prezi. By 1796, when it became clear that president washington would not stand for a third term, these antifederalists presented jefferson as his successor.
Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jeffersons own design. Uncertain as we must ever be of the particular point in our circumference where an enemy may choose to invade us, the only force which can be ready at every point and competent to oppose them, is the body of neighboring citizens as formed into a militia. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. There is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the.
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