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  • image SM 37/2/10

Reference number

SM 37/2/10

Purpose

[16] Working drawing for elevations including entrance elevation, 4 October 1793

Aspect

Plan, elevation and detail for the Entrance to the Guard Room / St James' / for The King

Scale

bar scale of 1/5 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

as above, Coping at A A full size, Skylight, 9" inches thick, Second Floor 8':6" high, Floor and dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 4 October 1793
    Copy Great Scotland Yard Octr 4th 1793

Medium and dimensions

Pen and sepia wash on thin wove paper (340 x 565)

Hand

Soane Office

Notes

Of Soane's alternative designs (drawings [9]-[10]) the semi-elliptical plan was chosen. The wall elevations [11]-[12] were plain with windows raised about six feet above the ground and with simple pilasters. Ornament was kept to what could be done with cannon balls. For the 'Entrances into the Officers Apartments', it is assumed that the location is (drawing [8]) on the righthand side and marked 'H' and 'Entrance for the Officers'. Soane offered a choice of ornament of which drawing [14] (design 'No. 2') with its striking proportions and Vanbrugh-like detail is the best. However, a simpler and more economical design (drawing [16]) was apparently built. (JL)

Level

Drawing

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