[104] Working drawing for the basement vaults, 2 May 1791

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    - Working drawing for the basement vaults, 2 May 1791

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Reference number

SM 73/3/54

Purpose

[104] Working drawing for the basement vaults, 2 May 1791

Aspect

Section of a barrel vault

Scale

to a scale

Inscribed

N^o 17, lintel over door, present new wall, spandrill, step, Yorkshire paving of landing, arch to support landing of / fine staircase, 11'10", present new wall, lintell

Signed and dated

2 May 1791
May 2^d1791

Medium and dimensions

Pen and pink wash on wove paper (550 x 335)

Hand

Soane Office, draughtsman
Soane office

Level

Drawing

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