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[6] Design for alterations to the library, 23 January 1801
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Reference number
SM 4/5/14
Purpose
[6] Design for alterations to the library, 23 January 1801
Aspect
Plan of the Library and laid-out wall elevations
Scale
bar scal of 3/10 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
as above, Samuel Thornton Esqr, Albury Park, labelled: To range with architrave of windows, To range with top of present surbase Moldings (sic), Do with top of Skirting, Bookcase (twice), a (6 times) equal, Present Door
Signed and dated
- 23 January 1801
Lincolns Inn Fields Jany 23 1801
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia, light red and yellow washes, pricked for transfer on laid paper (541 x 659)
Hand
Henry Hake Seward (1778 - 1848)
Pupil and assistant May 1794 - September 1808.
Pupil and assistant May 1794 - September 1808.
Notes
This design for the Library matches the alterations in drawing [1]. A new entrance has been added in the south-east corner, curved to align with the window opposite and to accommodate the bookcase, which is deeper on the east side of the room than on the west. The bookcases are to Soane's designs.
Level
Drawing
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