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Discover the beauty and elegance of the Monticello House, the iconic residence of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and the author of the Declaration of Independence. Browse the gallery of photos and videos that showcase the architectural features, the interior design, and the personal collections of Jefferson and his family. Learn how the Monticello House reflects ...
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ADDRESS: 931 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Charlottesville, VA...
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The walls in the Book Room and Annex have been painted a...
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Apr 13, 2023 · To get Jefferson’s paint colors right, McDonald collected antique paint chips and scraps of plaster from Jefferson’s palette and shared them with Susan Buck, a Williamsburg-based conservator and paint analyst who then cracked the home’s color code.
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Jan 26, 2012 · Utilizing analysis and studies by Welsh Color & Conservation, Inc., it was determined that the walls of Monticello's Dining Room and Tea Room were orginally white unpainted plaster. But Thomas Jefferson loved the most stylish and fashionable trends in decoration as much as he loved to entertain.
Jun 11, 2023 · Visiting Monticello: Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Historic Home. by janecanapini | Jun 11, 2023 | Virginia. Monticello, the home of American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson. There’s probably no better way to learn about a person than to visit their home. Getting a glimpse inside someone’s personal spaces often reveals their interests and ...
Sep 3, 2014 · Paint analysis research being conducted at Thomas Jefferson's famous home Monticello in Virginia has allowed color experts to recreate historic colors by providing scientific information about the chemicals and pigments used to make them.
Jan 10, 2024 · Visiting Monticello is an easy day trip from Charlottesville, VA and worth the time for a peek into the home of one of America’s most influential founders: Thomas Jefferson. Come tour the home that he designed and renovated, see the plants that he cultivated, and see the plantation that supported him financially while he made his mark on history.