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[162] Working drawing for the exterior, 21 May 1798
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Reference number
SM 30/2/68
Purpose
[162] Working drawing for the exterior, 21 May 1798
Aspect
Half elevation of the new entrance at Bentley Priory; wall plan of the pilasters; (verso) detail of Cornice &c
Scale
bar scale of 4/9 inch to 1 foot (verso) ½ the full size
Inscribed
as above, The Marquiss of Abercorn, to correspond with the / segment arch at the / end of the hall, slates, stone, lead, (pencil) to be copied, a, b and dimensions given in pen and pencil; (verso) To Mr Pullinger, clerk of the works / at the Marquiss of Abercorn's / Bentley Priory / Stanmore / Middx, 6 inches (twice), stone and dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 21 May 1798
Lincolns Inn Fields May 21 1798 and alterations dated May 27 98
Medium and dimensions
Pencil, pen and grey and pink washes, on laid paper with four fold marks (455 x 364)
Hand
Attributed to Seward, Henry Hake (1778--1848), draughtsman
attributed to Henry Hake Seward (1778-1848, pupil and assistant 1794-1808)
attributed to Henry Hake Seward (1778-1848, pupil and assistant 1794-1808)
Watermark
I Taylor and horn within crowned cartouch with GR below
Level
Drawing
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