Monticello - timber zone (plat)


Description: Plat of a detailed survey for the timber zone. The plat was drawn on two pieces of paper, which were attached with 1/2" overlap at the seam. The additional sheet (approx. 8" W x 14-3/4" H) is attached along the right edge of the main sheet (approx. 18-1/4" W x 14-3/4" H).
Date: 1778 (?)
Medium: Ink
Support: Paper AQ
Dimensions: 46.4 cm x 69.4 cm (18-1/4" x 27-5/16") -- measured: JH 14JUL93
Condition: Linen backed; loss at upper right corner patched with Fabriano paper (20th c.); 2 vertical creases due to fold; fluid stain at center of right vertical crease; area along edges, creases, and seams discolored due to dirt; dirt smudges throughout center section; assorted discrete stain spots scattered throughout; small pieces of paper attached at upper left and lower right very dirty; Fabriano paper added along left and bottom edges to square-off the sheet
Author: Jefferson
Owner: MHi
Classification: N-130 , K-094
Publication History:
Author: Kimball
Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
Date: 1916
Note:
Author: Nichols
Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
Date: 1984
Note:

Commentary: 1 piece of paper (approx. 1-3/4" W x 5-1/2" H) attached at upper left edge of main sheet using three drops of sealing(?) wax. 1 roughly- trapezoidal piece of paper (approx. 6" max W x 4" max H) attached at right bottom edge of main sheet. No ms on these pieces.(JH)

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