39 Lit Pick 39 39 loc.gov/shop | 1.888.682.3557 | M–F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. EST inspired by books | 38 LOC Main Reading Room Under the Great Dome of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building sits its most iconic room. Designed as a comfortable place for people to read and research, the Main Reading Room houses over 70,000 volumes and is staffed with expert reference librarians. Decorated with warm woods and rich ornamentations, this room is the public access point for the Library’s general collection. Library of Congress Throw Shelf after shelf of woven books and objects from around the Library, including objects from exhibits and the Library's architecture, add a warm sophistication to your home or office. This multicolored coverlet will look great on your sofa or easy chair. Fringed on all four sides. 100% cotton jacquard. Made in USA. 54"w. x 70"l. 21305000 $70.00 Reading Room Lamp Give your ideas illumination with a lamp similar to those in our reading rooms. Antique brass finish; adjustable, hinged neck. Handcrafted in USA. 13"w. shade 21505139 $249.00 Portable Writing Desk Pen your own declarations on this hardwood writing box, styled after the portable desk Thomas Jefferson used to pen the Declaration of Independence. Includes two styluses, bottle of black ink, and storage compartments. Jefferson’s original rough draft of the Declaration is included in the Library’s collection. 10"l. x 15.9"w. x 3.9"d. 21503050 $159.00 American Libraries 1730–1950 Through 500 photographs and plans selected from the collections of the Library of Congress, American Libraries traces the development of the American library system from its beginning. Written by Kenneth Breisch. Forward by Dr. Carla Hayden. Hardcover, 320 pages. 21101067 Orig. $75.00. Holiday Price $62.99 Jefferson Decanter Set This elegant decanter is a reproduction of a design owned by Thomas Jefferson. Hand-blown in Europe with brilliant lead-free crystal, the set comes with decanter and four tumblers. Decanter 47.5 oz., 11"h. Tumblers 13.5 oz., 4.5"h. Allow up to two weeks for delivery. 21508092 $145.00 Classic Pewter Tray This scalloped-edged serving tray brings character and style wherever it is displayed. The tray design is modeled after the 18th century English Rocco furniture of cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale. Images of Chippendale’s furniture are included in our Prints and Photographs Division collections. Pewter. Made in USA. 10"dia. Allow up to two weeks for delivery. 21508102 $140.00 Library Stand Our elegant library stand is the perfect addition to your home library. This compact bookcase provides over 70 inches of shelving and has classic turned legs, ball feet, and four shelves. The slanted top shelf is edged for displaying your favorite book. Poplar hardwood. Some assembly required. Specify finish: Cherry or Black. 48"h. x 24"w. x 15"d. Allow up to two weeks for delivery. 21508173 Cherry (featured) 21700007 Black Each $399.00 Library Step Chair Infinitely useful, this chestnut-stained rubberwood chair provides extra seating and easily converts to a stepladder. Simply flip down the hinged back and you have a sturdy ladder that can support up to 275 pounds. Assembly required. 28.25"h. x 16.5"w. x 4"d. overall, seat height 17.25"h. 21700000 $149.00 Library of Congress Exclusive