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Reference number
SM volume 76/36
Purpose
[63] Working drawing
Aspect
Front of Cornice to New Infirmary at Chelsea / Hospital and section of cornice
Scale
One fourth of the full size
Inscribed
as above, labelled Weathered Joints to top of Cornice 2 inches wide / and 1 inch high. Joggles to each Stone and run with / Lead
Hand
Soane office
Notes
This drawing shows the cornice in section, with 'drip lines' indicated on the overhang each side (onto the roof and opposite). 'Joggles', as per the inscription, are joints between two pieces of building material formed by a notch and fitted projection.
Level
Drawing
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