Monticello was also filled with jeffersons uniqueand often ingeniousinventions. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding books or letters. Add a touch of jeffersonian style to your home with exclusive, expertly crafted reproductions from the shop at monticello, including the campeche chair, concave mirror and revolving stand. Monticello in measured drawings presents habs unique set of plan, elevations, sections, and details of the house as it was actually built. Holding multiple books at adjustable angles, it is well suited for crosschecking information from several sources while keeping reference works handy. This revolving bookstand is a reproduction of the original found in thomas jeffersons home, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish.
Monticello revolving bookstand book stands, monticello. They expose many of monticello s behindthescenes mysteries. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from. 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. The bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original made at monticello. Posts in revolving bookstand thomas jeffersons monticello. These included a revolving bookstand, a copying machine, a spherical sundial and a toenail clipper, among. As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand. The ingenious jeffersondesign revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. This item opens to display up to five books at once.
Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. Vintage mahogany monticello thomas jefferson revolving. Monticello revolving bookstand book stands, monticello, jefferson. The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. A monticello revolving bookstand from the jefferson monticello. Per the consigner, this item was purchased at the thomas jefferson museum.
Jeanne gates monticello teacher institute 2014, barringer fellow. Custom made jeffersonian book stand by studio tupla. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. The right woodworking plans make woodworking projects easy wood working projects also love these ideas. As mentioned in previous newsletters, we create new things, new concepts, new relationships from the connections we make between inventions that came before us. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house.
As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand, which was probably made at monticello according to jeffersons design. Roy underhill will present the construction of jeffersons revolving bookstand and ideas about furniture that jefferson likely encountered in france. Thursday, october 1, 2020 inventions we just cant get away from them, now, can we. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Montihcheloh was the primary plantation of thomas jefferson, the third president of the united states, who began designing monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26. While jefferson was an amatuer woodworker jefferson had his own workshop upstairs at monticello, many authorities believe that the.
In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. Revolutionary war history geek gift guide 2014 journal. Its great for crosschecking information from several sources or just keeping reference books and current reading. 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. Experience levelbeginner the table stand is to be approx. Our bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist.
But reading is not without its dangers to our health. Your purchase supports thomas jeffersons monticello. A central pole enables the bookstand to rotate at the bottom. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Thomas jefferson revolving bookstand nc woodworker. The mental stimulation that it provides is needed to keep our minds young and alert as well as to provide us with educational input or just pure entertainment. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand. As always, these demonstrations will concentrate on period methods of workmanship, and closeup video monitoring will show the processes in detail. 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. Thomas jefferson, a strong advocate of reading, frequently made book recommendations to his children and grandchildren. Its great for crosschecking information from several sources or just keeping reference books and current reading handy. He sent newspaper clippings along with his letters to them and his suggestions focused on poetry, history, foreign language, and moral and behavioral improvement. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network.
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. Monticello thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand buy online in. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. Furnitureoutdoor furniturefurniture plansfurniture repairplywood furniturefurniture websites. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. Rotating tabletop stand holds 5 books at adjustable angles folds into a compact 12 cube crafted of polished mahogany an excellent gift for the bibliophile made. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. Monticello and the university of virginia in charlottesville inscribed on the world heritage list in 1987. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla. Reverand lewis is the senior pastor at the community presybeterian church in celebration florida an example of the bookstand as it may actually be used.
Revolving bookstand revolving bookstand view interactive version this revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joinery. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Thomas jefferson bookstand unique tips for hand tools. Buy monticello thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand at desertcart. Jefferson was named secretary of state under president george washington in 1790. A history geeks tour of thomas jeffersons monticello. Seeral reveal the houses complex facade, while others details the relationship of individual floors and the fascinating array of architectural.
The revolving bookstand was once thought to be a music stand allowing a small group of musicians could gather around it when playing. Holding five books at adjustable angles, it still suits for crosschecking information from several sources, keeping reference works in handy and allowing to instantly compare quote by. He also married and built a home in virginia called monticello. I guess ill need to mortise the hinges that i got from horton brasses or whitechapel ltd. Located just outside charlottesville, virginia, in the piedmont region, the plantation was originally 5,000 acres 20 km 2, with jefferson using the labor of. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had. 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. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. This ingenious handcrafted replica of the revolving 5volume book stand from jeffersons library in monticello is made of solid mahogany with handrubbed finish and boasts mortise and tenon and dovetailed construction with solid brass hinges and handcarved notches to. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making reproductions for the shops monticello collection.
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