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Reference number

SM 80/1/3

Purpose

[64] Working drawing, 20 June 1810

Aspect

Section of Cornice to new Infirmary at Chelsea

Scale

Full size

Inscribed

as above, labelled Drawing from which the Estimate was made, Wall line, A, Qy Front 21st June 1810, Brickwork, Weather'd Joints to top of Cornice 2 Inches wide & one Inch high / Joggles to each Stone, run with with Lead, and Bed

Signed and dated

  • 20th June 1810

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).

Level

Drawing

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