Today we took a little trip up to Monticello, the gorgeous, stunning, incredible home of Thomas Jefferson.
No photos were allowed inside the house, which means you shall all have to go yourselves, if you’ve not been already. I snapped a couple outside…
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| The “backyard.” |
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| “What’s the, Mr. J? Come live with you at Monticello? Oh wait…you have 11 grandchildren!? er…I’ll pass” |
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| 18th century buttons, noted as being of the more fashionable and expensive variety, worn on men’s coats and waistcoats. There IS an example of an 18th century 4-hole button, like our modern buttons, noted as being used to fasten shirts, underclothes, and breeches. I have a photo of that, too, if you’d like to see it. |
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| My quick painting of the back of the house. |
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9 Comments
Jo
October 10, 2012 at 1:29 AMI'm visiting Monticello in two weeks! I can't wait! You're painting looks lovely by the way.
Lauren Stowell
October 10, 2012 at 3:31 AMHave a great time! It's gorgeous
Angela
October 10, 2012 at 1:53 AMI got to see Monticello. Loved it. the Gardens are beautiful. I love your 'quick' sketch! 🙂
Lauren Stowell
October 10, 2012 at 3:31 AMThank you!
Brandi
October 10, 2012 at 12:22 PMI visited Monticello, years ago. Must visit again. 🙂 LOVE your painting!
-Brandi in Maryland
Anonymous
October 10, 2012 at 1:04 PMTo bad about no photos. That means those of us who will never get there wont have a chance to see what it looks like on the inside.
vintagevisions27
October 10, 2012 at 3:14 PMMonticello is a wonderful place. I was there 2 years ago. My one complaint is that the house tours move too quickly. I wish I could have spent more time in the house. But with the large number of people who visit each day I understand the need to move the tour groups along.
Zach
October 10, 2012 at 6:55 PMI love Montichello so much! It's such a beautiful house. Did you get to go upstairs? I wanted to but didn't pay for the "full" tour.
Helen
October 10, 2012 at 7:10 PMUmm … yes please on the button. With as much information as you can give us. I've been looking to document those for a while now.