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Reference number
SM D2/3/6
Purpose
Ashburnham Place, Sussex, 1813-14
Aspect
[157] Plan of the Library at Ashburnham Place
Scale
Scale ½ Inch to the Foot
Inscribed
as above, labelled Closet, Chimney, Door leading / to back Stairs and Door and dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 1813-14
Medium and dimensions
Black and blue pen, pink, yellow ochre and burnt umber washes, pencil on laid paper (400 x 565)
Hand
Dance
Watermark
D & C Blauw IV
Notes
Measuring 21 feet 11½ inches by 32 feet 11½ inches, the dimensions on this plan correspond to those of the library shown on [SM D2/1/37] which consists of the salient three bays of the east (principal) front to the south. The south side has two blind windows. Internally, there is a centrally placed door on the north side, and a chimney-piece on the west side with 'Closet' and 'Door leading / to Back Stairs' on either side. The plan shows a three-part division of the bookcases shown here with cupboards beneath, divided by (elevations [SM D2/3/1], [SM D2/3/4], SM D2/3/5] and [SM D2/3/14]) sunk panel pilasters.
There is among the Ashburnham Papers at East Sussex Record Office, Lewes, a survey drawing inscribed 'Library at Ashburnham Place Clear of Walls, 33 Feet by 22 Feet' (ASH 1004). It has three windows on one long side opposite a chimney-piece and two doors. Watermarked 1813, it is not in Dance's hand.
There is among the Ashburnham Papers at East Sussex Record Office, Lewes, a survey drawing inscribed 'Library at Ashburnham Place Clear of Walls, 33 Feet by 22 Feet' (ASH 1004). It has three windows on one long side opposite a chimney-piece and two doors. Watermarked 1813, it is not in Dance's hand.
Level
Drawing
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