




An 18th century laptop! This is a reproduction of the portable writing desk on which Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on trips between Monticello and Philadelphia in 1776. Solid mahogany with folding, canvas covered writing surface, sliding dovetailed drawer with paper, inkwell, and quill compartments. Finished with garnet shellac & paste wax.
RAGD Woodworks
I'm a hobbyist woodworker specializing in hand crafted tables, desks, boxes, and chairs. I'm a member of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, and enjoy building reproductions of Federal, Chippendale, or other styles that inspire me.