Thomas jefferson book stand

Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. 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. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. My version of thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand small. Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jeffersons education and wellbeing. The religious views of thomas jefferson diverged widely from the traditional christianity of his era. Books by thomas jefferson author of the declaration of. Among the many ingenious devices found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, the revolving bookstand perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Let us find the perfect wood, stain and leather to make your standing desk a oneofakind masterpiece in your home or office.

The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. 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. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Revolving bookstand view interactive version this revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. The solid walnut stand, designed to sit on a tripod was made at the monticello joinery, supervised by james dinsmore and john hemings. We have an extensive selection related to jeffersons many pursuits. He was sympathetic to and in general agreement with the moral precepts of christianity. Life and labor at monticello thomas jefferson exhibitions. The myth of thomas jeffersons inscrutability history. May 05, 2019 weve prepared a list of the best thomas jefferson quotes about revolution, freedom, education, wisdom, religion and so much more. A hole in the base of the stand implies that it might have, at one time, been mounted on a tripod, as a music stand would be.

Throughout his life, jefferson was intensely interested in theology, religious studies, and morality. Thomas jefferson was the third president of the united states and author of the declaration of independence. Reproductions of antiques thomas jefferson s writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. Jan 25, 2011 i was intrigued by the folding book stand from old pictures like the 1877 painting of a girl using one by the artist lord frederick gainesborough and others, but the most intriguing was a huge folding chair that looked like it was made from a 12. Thomas jefferson was a lifelong reader and learner who. 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. 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 jefferson was born on april, 1743, at shadwell near presentday charlottesville, virginia. Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Thomas jefferson was born on april, 1743 april 2, 1743, old style, julian calendar, at the family home in shadwell in the colony of virginia, the third of ten children. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla. Top 10 books on thomas jefferson best book recommendations. This is a reproduction of the 5 sided bookstand that thomas jefferson designed and is on display at mt.

Find cookbooks, gardening books, architecture books and more. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello. It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. As president, he was responsible for the louisiana purchase. Thomas jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. 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. Weve prepared a list of the best thomas jefferson quotes about revolution, freedom, education, wisdom, religion and so much more. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture.

Thomas jefferson, third president of the united states, who also drafted the declaration of independence and served as the first secretary of state. What makes this book stand out this pulitzer prizewinning biography on jefferson is defined as the closest one can come to learning about jeffersons life, and dumas for this book has been revered as the author on whose shoulder every subsequent scholar on jefferson stands. Dec 28, 2009 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. 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. Our thomas jefferson stand up desk is a marvelously functional standing desk, book stand or podium. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands and. 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. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joinery. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. Five books on thomas jefferson a jefferson expert provides a list of indispensable reads about the founding father five mustread books on thomas jefferson from author marc leepson. The monticello online book store offers a wide selection of books on all subjects jeffersonian.

As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. 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. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. In 1815, thomas jefferson ceded he never used the word sold when referring to the transaction his extensive personal library to the united states government to replace the holdings in the capitol that were burned by the british in 1814. Here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. Apr 08, 2014 here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. His father was peter jefferson, a planter and surveyor. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. But historians later concluded that the stand was designed to hold books. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. Jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jeffersons bookstand.

I was intrigued by the folding book stand from old pictures like the 1877 painting of a girl using one by the artist lord frederick gainesborough and others, but the most intriguing was a huge folding chair that looked like it was made from a 12. His collection of nearly seven thousand titles was perhaps the finest in the country and later it became. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. Sep 28, 2011 thomas jefferson must have used my methods. 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.

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. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. 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. 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. Early years, the american revolution, and presidency. This entry was posted on tuesday, april 8th, 2014 at 4. This was invented by thomas jefferson, because he would often be reading several books at one time. 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. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand i think i need one for my nighttable. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. Apr 09, 2020 thomas jefferson, third president of the united states, who also drafted the declaration of independence and served as the first secretary of state. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts.

Shop american history books, thomas jefferson biographies and unique offerings like the jefferson bible. 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 must have been. My version of thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand. You will learn the essentials of this man and walk away with a better understanding of who was thomas jefferson and what did he stand for.

The solid walnut bookstand was first believed to be a music stand, according to, because jefferson was proficient on the violin. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Bernstein highlights the major ides, accomplishments and the highs and lows of tjs life. Judeochristian stained glass graphics illuminated cabinet c0216. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Five books on thomas jefferson a jefferson expert provides a list of indispensable reads about the founding father five mustread books on. He was of english, and possibly welsh, descent and was born a british subject. Sep 30, 2014 how to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting. Jefferson offered to sell his library to congress as a replacement for the collection destroyed by the british during the war of 1812.

Thomas jefferson 17431826, a statesman, founding father, author of the declaration of independence and the third u. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. But jefferson was also an inventor with many accomplishments, including his great influence in the area of patent law. 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 volunteer to build the project. Thomas jefferson book stand plans, thomas jefferson bookstand on loan at the smithsonian. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. Holding multiple books at adjustable angles, it is well suited for crosschecking information from several sources while keeping reference works handy. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time.

He was also the founder and architect of the university of virginia. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2. Jefferson was most comfortable with deism, rational religion, and unitarianism. Jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans book stands. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding. One of our offerings is the jefferson book stand, found in monticello. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting desk. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. While thomas jefferson was himself a woodworker with a small workshop located on the second floor of his home in monticello, in all likelihood, he had some other skilled craftsman build his bookstand. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. May 20, 2012 i believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. The stand also rotates, and when not in use it all slides together into a simple wooden box.

Thomas jefferson invented a book stand that allowed him to reference several open books at oncesort of like keeping a billion tabs opened. Its become another project on my long list of projects. 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. 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. Colonial williamsburg and fine woodworking are pleased to be joined by thomas jeffersons monticello to present the twelfth annual working wood in the 18th century conference at williamsburg during the week of january 20, 2010.