No matter the situation, our customers will be able to find the right book stands and book stand accessories that will fit. Each side of the cube lifts up slightly at the base and can be propped up to hold a book. 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 jeffersons own design. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. Bob self, director of restoration, describes the history of the revolving bookstand and process of making. While he was born over 274 years ago, however, this holiday wasnt officially recognized by presidential proclamation until 1938 195 years after. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands and. It has the capability of displaying five books, documents. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking. Jefferson never had a lazy susan at monticello, but he did construct a boxshaped rotating book stand and, as part of serving in the french style, employed a revolving diningroom door whose reverse side. 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.
Custom made thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase by. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Thomas jeffersonstyle revolving bookstand autumndoucet. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. 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. While the name may suggest printed material such as books, periodicals, text, musical scores, and photos, many holders are designed to be used with electronic media as well. Celebrated on april th every year, thomas jeffersons birthday is an observance and celebration of the birthday of one of the u. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously.
Among his most famous inventions are the wheel cipher, the great clock, the sun dial, the moldboard plow of least resistance, a rotating book stand capable of holding 5 books, automatic double doors, the dumbwaiter elevator, a portable copying press, and the rotating, or swivel, chair. Monticello revolving bookstand jefferson monticello. Revolving fivesided book stand probably designed by jefferson. This revolving book stand is a reproduction of the original found in jeffersons mansion, monticello, and is crafted of mahogany with a handpolished finish. Among the many ingenious devices found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, the revolving bookstand perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons. To enjoy and share a beautiful book, document, photo, or certificate. 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. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Here is the final shot of the jeffersonian revolving book stand. Among the many ingenious devices found in jeffersons cabinet, this one perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. Takes up less space and additional stability keeps it from shifting or rotating on its own. This entry was posted on tuesday, april 8th, 2014 at 4.
Ss founding fathers and the third president of the united states. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. Fintie rotating case for new ipad 7th generation 10. The jeffersons at shadwell, susan kern, yale, 2010, 320 pages, hardback purchase. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. At some point during or before the 3rd quarter of the 18th century, the name dumb waiter also began to be applied to rotating trays.
Thomas jefferson revolving bookstand back to designing. Shop our collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets, personalized pieces and more. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello. The ingenious jeffersondesign revolving book stand reflects the third president quest for knowledge and his passion for clever, finelymade furnishings. The top of the cube consists of another panel that lifts at an angle to hold a fifth book. Our handmade jewelry draws inspiration from thomas jeffersons many pursuits, especially his passion for gardening and the natural world. 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. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. Reproductions of antiques thomas jeffersons writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. He loved to gaze and examine stars, planets and comets. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. You can follow any responses to this entry through the rss 2.
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. Jefferson kept a record and drawings of all the plants and animals in virginia. After retiring from public office, jefferson founded the university of virginia. 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. 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. Rotating tabletop stand holds 5 books at adjustable angles folds into a compact 12 cube crafted of polished mahogany an excellent. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand, which was probably made at monticello according to jeffersons design. Thomas jeffersons birthday in 20202021 when, where. 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. Stand comes with necessary hardware, but a standard phillips head. The bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original made at monticello.
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. Holds up to 5 books at once, made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. You have searched for rotating book stand and this page displays the closest product matches we have for rotating book stand to buy online. When in use, the revolving bookstand allowed jefferson to easily access five books at one time by rotating it. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. 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. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. A rotating book stand often works better than a standard wire unit when there is not much room on the countertop or other flat surface.
This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. At wayfair, we want to make sure you find the best home goods when you shop online. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. It was once thought to be a music stand, but historical experts have decided it was made in jeffersons joinery shop, to his particular specifications, so he could have five books out at. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Judeochristian stained glass graphics illuminated cabinet c0216. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page.
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. The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. He loved technology and innovation, and one of his favorites was a rotating book stand which would hold five books at a time. Merging archaeology, material culture, and social history, the author reveals the story of shadwell, the birthplace of thomas jefferson and home to his parents, jane and peter jefferson, their eight children, and more than sixty. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. 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.
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