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Reference number

SM 77/3/52

Purpose

[27] Record copy of working drawing for the library, 23 October 1789

Aspect

Full size details of Moldings to the upper part of Bookcases / in Library

Scale

full size

Inscribed

as above, Circular bead in Plaister (twice), Bead (twice), Rebate (twice), Back of / Bookcases, Front of Shelf, Slip to support Bookcases, Pilaster, Door, Line of Pannel, Sections of Shelf, Slip (twice), Back of Bookcases

Signed and dated

  • 23 October 1789
    Copy Octr 23 / 23rd / 23d 1789

Medium and dimensions

Pen, sepia and light red washes, shaded and pricked for transfer on laid paper (662 x 575)

Hand

Sanders, John (1768--1826), draughtsman
John Sanders (pupil 1 September 1784-90)

Level

Drawing

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