Shadwell (?) - house (study plan)
Description: Study for rebuilding. Plan with dimensions, and some calculations.
Date: ca. 1800 (?)
Medium: Ink
Support: Paper BI
Dimensions: 6.3 cm x 16.1 cm (2-1/2" x 6-3/8") -- measured: JH 08OCT92
Condition: Linen backed, tear (approx. 1-1/2" long) from bottom edge (at 1-1/2" from right edge) extending upward and outward, discoloration from dirt build-up in right half of sheet especially along tear
Author: Jefferson
Owner: MHi
Classification:
N-296
, K-141
Publication History:
- Author: Kimball
- Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
- Date: 1916
- Note:
- Author: Nichols
- Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
- Date: 1984
- Note:
Commentary:
Shadwell, TJ's ancestral home, was destroyed by fire in 1770.
Drawing
- Description: Floor plan
- Location: Left half of page
- Features:
- Single line drawing showing room arrangement
- Hexagonal room
- Text:
- Description: Dimensions
- Location: On plan
- Author: Jefferson
- Location: Hexagonal room
- Transcription:
- Location: Upper left room
- Transcription:
- Location: Hall (?) at left
- Transcription:
- Location: Lower left room
- Transcription:
- Location: Lower central room
- Transcription:
- Location: Lower right room
- Transcription:
- Location: Overall dimensions
- Transcription:
Text
- Description: Calculations
- Location: Right half of page
- Author: Jefferson