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N 350 (same as N 262) - Poplar Forest: plan [MSS 171, K-Pl. 14], 1820

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N 350 (same as N 262) - Poplar Forest: plan [MSS 171, K-Pl. 14], 1820

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Scope and Contents

First floor plan of Jefferson's octagonal retreat in Bedford County. Inked, shaded and tinted by John Neilson. The design was probably drawn by Cornelia J. Randolph or John Neilson, and based on William Kent's edition of Inigo Jones, Vol. II, Plate 17. This is one of Jefferson's most successful designs. 1 item. india ink on graph paper.

Dates

  • Creation: 1820

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Users must use a copy or microfilm of materials unless prior permission to use originals has been obtained from senior Special Collections staff.

Partial Extent

From the Series: 2.2 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States