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Reference number

SM 2/9/8

Purpose

[3] Presentation drawing for library addition, 4 June 1796

Aspect

Ground and first floor plans

Scale

3/20 inch to 1 foot

Inscribed

(Soane) Mem: June 4 96 Mr Pitt aproved this plan, The Right Honble William Pitt, This bow, 24 feet, 30 feet, Library, 18:0, Books (three times), Book (twice), Old Library, Hall, Porch, Chamber story, closet, Lobby, Water Closet, (on flier) This plan, closet and dimensions given

Signed and dated

  • 4 June 1796
    Lincolns Inn Fields June 4 1796

Medium and dimensions

Pencil, pen and grey and pink washes, within quadruple-ruled and wash border on laid paper (480 x 375)

Hand

SOANE, Sir John (1754--1837), architect
Soane, Henry Hake Seward (pupil and subsequently assistant, 1794-1808) and Henry Joseph Good (1775-1857, pupil 1795-1800)
Seward, Henry Hake (1778--1848), draughtsman
Soane, Henry Hake Seward (pupil and subsequently assistant, 1794-1808) and Henry Joseph Good (1775-1857, pupil 1795-1800)
Henry Joseph Good (1775 - 1857), draughtsman
Soane, Henry Hake Seward (pupil and subsequently assistant, 1794-1808) and Henry Joseph Good (1775-1857, pupil 1795-1800)

Watermark

J Whatman and fleur-de-lis within crowned cartouche and W below

Level

Drawing

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