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Reference number

SM 28/5/15

Purpose

[15] Variant elevation for the front (not as executed), 26 May 1792

Aspect

Elevation of Entrance Front No:1 with section of wall

Scale

bar scales of 1/4 inch to one foot approximately

Inscribed

as above, AA / The top of the Blocking course to range / with the top of present blocking / course, Section shewing the new floors, Floor, outside plinth, AAAAA Those panes to be equal / BBBBBB These panes of Glass to be equal and some dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 26 May 1792
    Great Scotland Yard May 26 1792

Medium and dimensions

Pen and sepia washes, shaded on laid paper (482 x 628)

Hand

Possibly Thomas Chawner (1774 - 1851), draughtsman
The relevant Soane office Day Book entry for 26 May 1792 has 'Chawner' and 'Meyer' (Thomas Chawner, 1774-1851, pupil 1788-1794) and (Frederick Meyer, 1775-?, pupil 1791-1796)
Possibly Frederick Meyer (1775), draughtsman
The relevant Soane office Day Book entry for 26 May 1792 has 'Chawner' and 'Meyer' (Thomas Chawner, 1774-1851, pupil 1788-1794) and (Frederick Meyer, 1775-?, pupil 1791-1796)

Level

Drawing

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