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Reference number

SM 2/8/10

Purpose

[15] Design for south (side) elevation

Aspect

End front next Mr Stirling with section through raised basement

Scale

bar scale of ¼ inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, No 9, Robert Dennistoun Esqre, Scullery, Cleang closet, Ashes, Coals and a few dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 24/12/1798
    Copy Decr 24 1798

Medium and dimensions

Pen, sepia and red washes, pricked for transfer in wove paper (487 x 627)

Hand

Henry Hake Seward (1778 - 1848)
Pupil and assistant May 1794-September 1808. Entry in office Day Book for above date.

Notes

There are two windows to the ground floor, two to the mezzanine floor (two blind windows provide symmetry) and one to the chamber floor. The elevation is crowned by a large panel marked 6':6" high and is about 20 feet in width.

Level

Drawing

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