Lot 407
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) 3rd President of the United States (1801-1809). Free frank signed as President, "free / Th:Jefferson Pr. US," and addressed in Jefferson's hand to "Mr. James Dinsmore / Monticello," cut from a folded letter, 2½ x 4½ in., n.p., n.d. Very good; toned. Matted with a portrait of Jefferson and framed to an overall size of 20½ x 18 in. With a COA from the late autograph dealer Charles Hamilton on the verso.
James Dinsmore (c. 1771-1830) was an Irish joiner, a wood worker who made doors, windows, and decorative finish work, such as cornices and mantels, balustrades, and railings. Dinsmore was responsible for most of the elegant woodwork in Jefferson's home, Monticello. Dinsmore worked at Monticello from 1798 to 1809; he trained some of Jefferson's slaves, including John Hemmings, to be joiners. After leaving Monticello, Dinsmore, worked on other buildings in Virginia, including the University of Virginia.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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