Dormitory section study



Description: Section through Lawn Colonnade and a Dormitory room
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Medium: Pricking, scoring, iron gall ink
Support: Engraved graph paper
Dimensions: 7-1/4" L x 11" W
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Author: Jefferson
Owner: ViU
Classification: N-367 , K. No. 31 , L-19-02
Publication History:
Author: Kimball
Title: Thomas Jefferson Architect
Date: 1916
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Author: Nichols
Title: Jefferson's Architectural Drawings
Date: 1984
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Author: Lasala
Title: Jefferson's Designs for the University of Virginia
Date: 1992
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Author: Wilson, ed.
Title: Jefferson's Academical Village
Date: 1993
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Commentary: This section through the Lawn Colonnade and a Dormitory room shows the constrution details for the ridge and furrow "rooflets," including flashing above the Tuscan architraves. It also shows the interior of one of the students' rooms. This drawing also shows Chinese railings measuring approximately three feet high on each side of the rooftop promenade.

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