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Reference number

SM 30/2/21

Purpose

[67] Design drawing for the new wing, Basement story, datable to late-November 1789

Aspect

Plan of part of the basement story at Bentley Priory; (verso) rough part-plan

Scale

bar scale of 1/7 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

(Bailey) as above, The Marquiss of Abercorn, (Soane, pencil) Dresg and some dimensions given; (verso) running dimensions

Signed and dated

  • November 1789
    late-November 1789

Medium and dimensions

pen and wash, pencil, within triple-ruled and wash border on wove paper

Hand

SOANE, Sir John (1754--1837), architect
Soane office and Soane, and some titles added later by George Bailey (1792-1860, pupil and assistant 1806-37, curator 1837-60)
Soane Office, draughtsman
Soane office and Soane, and some titles added later by George Bailey (1792-1860, pupil and assistant 1806-37, curator 1837-60)
Bailey, George (1792--1860)
Soane office and Soane, and some titles added later by George Bailey (1792-1860, pupil and assistant 1806-37, curator 1837-60)

Level

Drawing

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