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:
  - 6.5
  - 24 1/2
- Location: Upper left room
- Transcription:
  - 18
- Location: Hall (?) at left
- Transcription:
  - 8
- Location: Lower left room
- Transcription:
  - 16
- Location: Lower central room
- Transcription:
  - 24
  - 22
- Location: Lower right room
- Transcription:
  - 16
  - 16
- Location: Overall dimensions
- Transcription:
  - 42
  - 54

Text

Description: Calculations
Location: Right half of page
Author: Jefferson