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Reference number

SM Adam volume 45/53

Purpose

[5] Design for the ground storey of a house, 1782

Aspect

Plan of the ground storey of a five-by-three-bay building. The central bay in the south facade is projecting and contains an entrance. The entrance links to an apsidal hall, with a square lobby beyond. The lobby links to flanking parlours, and to the north there is an apsidal space containing a staircase. The western parlour links to a rectangular eating room, and the eastern parlour links to a rectangular drawing room. In the north section of the building there is a rectangular kitchen, with an enclosed courtyard to the rear

Scale

bar scale of 1 1/4 inches to 10 feet

Inscribed

Plan of Cobham House in Kent with the intended alterations, and additional wings / for William Saltonstall Esq.r / Hall / Lobby / Parlor / Eating Room / Pantry / Kitchen / Staircase / closet / Parlor / Drawing Room and some dimensions and figures given

Signed and dated

  • October 1782
    Adelphi / October 1782

Medium and dimensions

Pen, pencil and wash on laid paper (474 x 284)

Hand

Possibly
Office hand, possibly Robert Morison

Literature

Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 7
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.

Level

Drawing

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