Edgehill
Description: Drawing of elevation and plan
Date: Before 1798
Medium: Pencil
Support: Engraved coordinate paper (Paper BD)
Dimensions: 28.2 cm x 20.0 cm (11-1/8" x 7-15/16") (Nichols dimensions 8" x 11")
Condition: Linen backed, loss (area approx. 2-1/2" x 1") in upper left edge patched with Fabriano paper (20th c.), traces of ink splatter around loss area, edges dirty (especially top and right edges) and worn (especially left edge)
Author: Jefferson
Owner: MHi
Classification:
N-6
, K-170
Publication History:
- Author: Kimball
- Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
- Date: 1916
- Note:
- Author: Nichols
- Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
- Date: 1984
- Note:
Commentary:
Drawing
- Description: Elevation of front facade
- Location: Upper half of page
- Features:
- Roof - hipped
- Chimnies
- Portico with Tuscan/Doric columns
- Railings - Chinese
- Water table
Drawing
- Description: First floor plan
- Location: Lower half of page
- Features:
- Fireplaces
- Windows
- Portico with four columns
- Side (south) entry alcove with four columns
Text:
- Description: Directional indicators
- Location: On plan
- Author: Jefferson
- Transcription:
