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Reference number

SM 39/3/34

Purpose

[33] Working drawing for first floor anteroom

Aspect

Plan and laid out wall elevations with full size details of mouldings

Scale

½ inch to 1 foot and full size

Inscribed

Col Graham, No. 4, Anti Room / One Pair, Center of Anti Room, Center, Door Frame &c full size, aa, The Moldings at A full size, Concentrick (3 times) and dimensions given

Medium and dimensions

Pen, sepia, light red and light yellow washes, shaded on wove paper (540 x 640)

Hand

attributed to Henry Hake Seward (1778 - 1848), pupil and assistant May 1794 - September 1808
attributed to Henry Hake Seward (1778 - 1848), pupil and assistant May 1794 - September 1808

Notes

The plan of the first floor (drawings [6]-[7]) shows the 'Ante Chamber' located in the centre, opposite the staircase and on the left-hand side of the building. As built it would have been placed on the right-hand side of the house. The first floor plans shows alternative designs for the ceiling, circular or oval; this later drawing has the circular design.

Level

Drawing

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