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[5] Design for the ground storey of a house, 1782
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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
Office hand, possibly Robert Morison
Literature
Bolton, 1922, Volume II, Index p. 7
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
For a full list of literature references see scheme notes.
Level
Drawing
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