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[50] Design for the side window at St John’s, Bethnal Green, London, 1826
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Reference number
SM 47/5/20
Purpose
[50] Design for the side window at St John’s, Bethnal Green, London, 1826
Aspect
Two elevations, three sections and three plans for the side window of the church. The elevation on the left shows a square latticed window below and a round-topped window above separated by a transom. To the right is a section in profile showing the masonry and metal-work with the casement windows open. The elevation in the centre shows a single latticed round-topped window. The sections to the right show the masonry and metal-work with the casement windows open, the first only shows the top window, the furthest right both windows. The plans in the centre show the arrangement of masonry either side of the window sills
Scale
bar scale of 4 inches to 5 feet
Inscribed
Bethnal Green Chapel. XIX / (Copy) / Elevation of one of the Windows. / A / Brickwork. / B / Casement / to open. / Springing / Rough Cut Arch with Mortar / Floor. / The whole of the Masonry of these Windows to be of Bath Stone. / Plan of Lower Window. A / Wall Lining / Wall Lining / Plan of upper Window B. / Plaster / Plan of Vestry Window. / Elevation of one of the Vestry Windows. / Casement / to open. / Section through Wall / of Staircase / 6 inch Portland Stone. and measurements given
Signed and dated
- 1826
Lincolns Inn F[ields] These windows represent the second scheme for window designs which follow the model of St Peter's Walworth so this drawing is dated to 1826 when this design was initiated
Medium and dimensions
Pen, wash, coloured washes of blue, brown, Payne’s grey, orange, pink, stone and yellow, pricked for transfer, on wove paper (722 x 527)
Hand
Probably Soane Office, draughtsman
Notes
This drawing is very similar to one produced for Holy Trinity, Marylebone (SM 54/4/22), also produced in 1826
Level
Drawing
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