[6] Copy of a presentation drawing, showing proposed design for alterations and additions to the north-east, 23 July 1788

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  - Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park, London: (possibly executed) stables, (executed) drawing room wing, offices, and (unexecuted) alterations, for the Countess of Pembroke, 1788 (17)

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Reference number

SM 29/3/8

Purpose

[6] Copy of a presentation drawing, showing proposed design for alterations and additions to the north-east, 23 July 1788

Aspect

First floor plan

Scale

bar scale of 1/5 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

N^o 1, B, Copy, Bedchamber floor, Countess of Pembroke, bedchamber, bedchamber, passage, dressing room, w. closet, bedchamber / 10'0" by 14'0, bedchamber / 12'0" by 10'0", bedchamber / 13'6" by 14'0", closet, 3'6"

Signed and dated

July 23^d1788, Welbeck Street July 23^rd1788

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen and grey and pink washes on laid paper with one fold mark (580 x 455)

Hand

John McDonnell (pupil 1786-1791) and Robert Woodgate (clerk 1788-1791)

Watermark

J Whatman and fleur-de-lis over cartouche with ornate W below

Notes

Soane sent Lady Pembroke four drawings on 23 July 1788, showing two variant designs for additions to the cottage at Richmond Park. As in SM 29/3/8v, neither was approved.This drawing shows the first floor of one of the proposed designs. The addition includes three bedrooms, a principal staircase, a common staircase and a water closet. The drawing also proposes a dressing room over the front porch. The first storey has three distinct floor levels.

SM 29/3/8v was rejected on account of the expense and it is probable that the same assessment was made here, as the final executed design was much less substantial.

Level

Drawing

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