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Reference number

SM D5/5/33

Purpose

Royal College of Surgeons, 41-42 (now 35-43) Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, Camden, London, 1805-12 (with James Lewis)

Aspect

[217] Half-longitudinal section through wall above gallery level, roof, dome and lantern
  • image SM D5/5/33

Scale

¾ Scale

Inscribed

labelled These Ribs to be form'd of three thicknesses / of 2 Inch Deals, Plate or Curb 9in by 6in, A Course of York paving, Line of Floor of Gallery, Springing Line, Line of finish, dimensions given and (verso, Dance) Royal College of Surgeons / Section of Roof / of Theatre

Signed and dated

  • 1805-12

Medium and dimensions

Black and red pen, pink, yellow, burnt umber, sepia and green earth washes, pencil on laid paper (425 x 535)

Hand

Dance

Watermark

D&CBxX in cartouche surmounted by fleur-de-lis

Notes

The curved ribs of the dome or cove are to be formed each from three 2 inch planks, shaped and bolted and with break joints.

Level

Drawing

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