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Revolving Bookstand
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Douglas Moulder
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Maker Name
Moulder, Doug
Accession Number
2018.206
Period
Federal
Materials
Black Walnut
Finish
Antique tongue oil and paste wax
Dimensions
Closed:12" x 12" x 26 3/8"H Open: 19 3/4" x 19 3/4" x 26 3/8"H
Address
Street
944 Elywood Drive
City
Elyria
State
OH
Zip
44035
Country
USA
Contact
Email
This is my replica/interpretation of Thomas Jefferson's revolving bookstand.
The original was created circa 1810, designed by Thomas Jefferson and probably made in the joinery at Monticello.
The easels are adjustable to different angles, and the center core can be rotated.
I referenced the information and photograph from the Jefferson Foundation, Inc. and also the article in American Period Furniture(December 2015, volume 15) by Daniel D. Hrinko.
The brass hinges are from Horton Brass.