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[1] Survey plan of the basement with additions by George Papworth
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Reference number
SM 35/1/1
Purpose
[1] Survey plan of the basement with additions by George Papworth
Aspect
Plan of the < Basement Story
Scale
to a scale
Inscribed
as above, For the Alterations and Improvements of Lord Viscount Valentia's Mansion Camolin Park County of Wexford and labelled Butlers Pantry, Beer Cellar, Pantry, Larder, Servants Room, Wine Cellar, Stewards Chamber (4 times), Store Room, Housekeepers Room, Kitchen, Scullery, Servants Hall, Cellar, Terrace, Area, To Kitchen &c and with some dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 00/00/1814
George Papworth / Dublin 1814
Medium and dimensions
Pen and red pen, black, pink and grey washes, on wove paper (484 x 680)
Hand
George Papworth
George Papworth, Dublin architect see Notes below
George Papworth, Dublin architect see Notes below
Verso
Detail of terrace
Watermark
B / J Whatman / 1812
Notes
The George Papworth who made drawings [1] and [2] is likely to be the brother and pupil of J.B.Papworth (1775-1847). See H.Colvin, A Biographical Dictionary of British architects 1600-1841, p.777. Colvin gives his dates as (1781-1855) and noted that he 'had a succesful career as an architect in Ireland'. He was certainy a good draughtsman.
Level
drawing
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