Apr 12, 2016 the thomas jefferson foundation and washington university in st. But little in the colleges curriculum reflected that connection, and when jefferson arrived there in 1760 as a student, the tiny faculty were preoccupied more with adapting the new sciences to the rule of the old logic rather than emancipating the sciences. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece. Thomas jefferson supplied lists of recommended books in letters to robert skipwith 1 in 1771 and bernard moore 2 about the same time, to his nephew, peter carr, in 1785 3 and 1787, 4 to john minor 5 in 1814, and to several others. Its become another project on my long list of projects. 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. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. Among the many ingenious devices found in jeffersons cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. Diy book stand a monticello jefferson book stand jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. Thomas jeffersons personal workshop was hidden away above the rear portico with an entry door via the dome room on the second floor it seems most likely that james dinsmore andor his apprentice, john hemings, the latter who was one of jeffersons slaves and the halfbrother of sally hemings, built the bookstand around 1810. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network.
This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog. Judeochristian stained glass graphics illuminated cabinet c0216. Jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jeffersons education and wellbeing. The solid walnut stand, designed to sit on a tripod was made at the monticello joinery, supervised by james dinsmore and john hemings. Reproductions of antiques thomas jefferson s writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time.
Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. I have been thinking of reproducing the thomas jeffersons revolving book stand. Top 10 books on thomas jefferson best book recommendations. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for m fiancees birthday, based on the one found in thomas. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to as the thomas jefferson bookstand, could only make me wonder how curious and studious a man jefferson. Feb 14, 2010 they struggle with things like how to accurately place elements in the model and when to make components they asked me for another demonstration showing how i go about these things. But little in the colleges curriculum reflected that connection, and when jefferson arrived there in 1760 as a student, the tiny faculty were preoccupied more with adapting the new sciences to the rule of the old logic rather than emancipating the sciences from.
This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joinery. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece for photographs and. They struggle with things like how to accurately place elements in the model and when to make components they asked me for another demonstration showing how i go about these things. President, and the founder of the university of virginia. This cubeshaped book stand was probably designed by thomas jefferson to hold five books and allow the reader to rotate the stand, thus changing the book in view. Trist, jefferson s personal secretary and grandsoninlaw, draws up a list of 6,860 books jefferson has determined, with recommendations from faculty, should be acquired for the university of virginia s library. The simple neoclassical fretwork on the sides and back gives it great visual distinction. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. It s great for crosschecking information from several sources or just keeping reference books and current reading handy.
The myth of thomas jeffersons inscrutability history news. 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. Thomas jeffersons declaration of independence is the most persuasive document in american history. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersom custom made thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase display your book collection in style or build your own private library. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding.
A founding contradiction hidden brain we hold these truths to be selfevident, that all men are created equal. Mar 21, 20 since 2007 he has returned several times to the robert h. This book stand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jefferson s own design. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joiner s shop on. 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. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. This book stand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. By 1814 when the british burned the nations capitol and the library of congress, jefferson had acquired the largest personal collection of books in the united states. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. Thomas jefferson was born on april, 1743, at shadwell, a plantation on a large tract of land near presentday charlottesville, virginia. Several weeks ago we were asked to quote and build a thomas jefferson revolving book stand, by a parent at the ambrose school, as a class project for the schools annual auction. Books by thomas jefferson author of the declaration of. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Thomas jefferson monticello revolving bookstand unique.
Life and labor at monticello thomas jefferson exhibitions. Among his inventions which include a secret decoder ring of sorts, a travel version of a printing press and a macaronimaking machine is a book stand, designed to hold five opened books simultaneously. Thomas jeffersons 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. Jun 30, 2017 thomas jeffersons declaration of independence is the most persuasive document in american history. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jefferson s cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jefferson s own design. Thomas jefferson and the long history of defending muslims rights. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joiners shop on.
May 20, 2012 thomas jefferson s personal workshop was hidden away above the rear portico with an entry door via the dome room on the second floor it seems most likely that james dinsmore andor his apprentice, john hemings, the latter who was one of jefferson s slaves and the halfbrother of sally hemings, built the bookstand around 1810. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. 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 jeffersons unique swivel mechanism finewoodworking. Thomas jeffersons monticello revolving bookstand among the many ingenious devices found in jeffersons cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making.
It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. Louis announced the discovery by monticello scholars that a collection of books, long held in the libraries at wustl, originally were part of thomas jeffersons personal library. Thomas jefferson was a lifelong reader and learner who. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jefferson s own design. The four sides open and their inclination can be adjusted to any angle between 0 to 50 degrees. Apr 22, 2017 this is a reproduction of the 5 sided bookstand that thomas jefferson designed and is on display at mt. Its great for crosschecking information from several sources or just keeping reference books and current reading handy. Smith international center for jefferson studies at monticello as a visiting scholar to research jeffersons interest in fossils, botany, anthropology, geology and mineralogy as well as jeffersons extensive collection of books on science. Thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. Most of us know thomas jefferson as the man who authored the declaration of independence, the united states first secretary of state, the third u. 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. As luck would have it, both my sons attend ambrose, and my wife is a 4th grade teacher there, so it was a given that i would. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Thomas jeffersons cook book paperback january 1, 2004 by marie kimball author 4.
Apr 10, 2020 thomas jefferson s revolving bookcase ever the student, jefferson was constantly studying and needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. This library stand can provide a striking focal point for a room. Dec 28, 2009 this video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for m fiancees birthday, based on the one found in thomas jeffersons office at monticello. 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. So, he invented a revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. But jefferson was also an inventor with many accomplishments, including his great influence in the area of patent law. 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. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Apr 10, 2020 thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase ever the student, jefferson was constantly studying and needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting.
Since 2007 he has returned several times to the robert h. The stand also rotates, and when not in use it all slides together into a simple wooden box. Where a chapel would normally stand was a rotunda, a showcase of classical architecture, leading some to refer to the. Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate than that these people are to be free. Wide glass shelves provide ample storage, with a special tilting shelf on top for an atlas, dictionary or other frequently consulted volumes. Thomas jefferson and the long history of defending muslims.
Most of the construction looks normal but the unique swivel mechanism that is mentioned in all of the descriptions of the book stand has me puzzled. Its creation contains valuable lessons for any leader who wants to sell ideas more effectively. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 thomas jeffersons writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. This is a reproduction of the 5 sided bookstand that thomas jefferson designed and is on display at mt. All of the pictures just show a center shaft that the stand revolves around but nothing that i can detect as to how it functions without tipping from. In that book is a description of a folding twosided music stand with a ratcheting mechanism to allow for angle adjustment.
Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase in 2020 revolving. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jeffersons bookstand. 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. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. Trist, jeffersons personal secretary and grandsoninlaw, draws up a list of 6,860 books jefferson has determined, with recommendations from faculty, should be acquired for the university of virginias library. The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government. 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. The thomas jefferson foundation and washington university in st. I make puzzle boxes, puzzles and other trick open items website. The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist.
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