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Reference number

SM 67/1/21

Purpose

[182] Record drawing, 4 July 1818

Aspect

Chelsea Hospital, Elevation of the East Side of the Bake House

Scale

bar scale

Inscribed

as above and some dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 4th July 1818.

Hand

Soane office

Notes

The elevations shown here are very similar to the earlier elevations (SM volume 76/46 and SM volume 76/45).

The drawing clearly shows the dentillated cornice and chimney, discussed for drawings SM volume 76/46, SM volume 76/45, SM volume 76/48 and SM volume 76/47. The north front (this drawing) shows, in section, the end wall of the partially demolished building between the Bakehouse and Wren's Guardhouse (see SM volume 76/73).

Level

Drawing

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