❈ Thomas Jefferson Writing Desk
Build a piece of history: the little writing desk Thomas Jefferson designed.
  It's a replica of the actual desk on which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in July, 1776.
Designer and builder Lon Schleining had the great privilege to receive a grant from Taunton Press and a commission from the Smithsonian to build a replica of the desk for the Smithsonian's Castle Collection. In association with Fine Woodworking we offer these layout drawings showing how to build your own Thomas Jefferson Writing Desk. Use the link below ↓↓ for the whole story by Lon Schleining:  |
❈ Jefferson Lap Desks for Sale ... |
For those of you looking for a ready-made Jefferson Lap Desk, we found the guy for you! His company is 'Whispering Woodworks' of Leesburg Virginia. Contact Dave Beach for price and availability.
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The story of the pursuit of the desk on which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, and the resolution of the problem of duplicate desks ...
Contents:▸ The Events of '76 ▸ Drafts of the Declaration ▸ Gift to a Grandson-in-law ▸ A Relic Comes of Age ▸ Donation to the Nation ▸ The Case of the Duplicate Desks ▸ Congressional Investigation ▸ The Relic Examined ▸ With photos and drawings ▸ Document illustrations and more!  |
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