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Reference number

SM volume 41/45 verso

Purpose

[8] Record copy, design for chimney-piece in new eating room, c. early 1785

Aspect

Elevation of chimney-piece with fluted frieze and jambs, the frieze ornamented with urn, crossed thyrsus, and mask of Bacchus with vine leaves

Scale

scale of 1/8 inch to one inch

Inscribed

Line of Frieze, Line of Cornice, lettered A to H and dimensions given Eating Room Taverham

Signed and dated

  • 1785
    Datable to c. early 1785, see scheme notes

Medium and dimensions

Pen and sepia wash, shaded on laid paper (240 x 362) bound in 'Precedents in Architecture' volume 41

Hand

Sanders, John (1768--1826) - Library - Catalogs, draughtsman
John Sanders (pupil 1 September 1784-90)

Watermark

T French

Level

Drawing

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