Objects: book press, recto, undated
by Thomas Jefferson
by Thomas Jefferson
Identification numbers: N570
18.2 cm x 11.6 cm (7-3/16" x 4-9/16")
[DESCRIPTION: Specifications for a book press with drawer, accompanied by a small sketch. Parts of the specifications has been crossed out; the sketch has also been crossed out by four parallel diagonal lines. Text includes: "a slider . . . to come out at the opposite end from the drawer, occupying exactly the space of the cross piece which supports the bottom of the drawer" and ". . . a box . . . to open on a hinge which places the corner of the box at the inner end angle of the right hand front leg." See other side of page.]
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