[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 Esq^r, Albury Park, labelled: To range with architrave of windows, To range with top of present surbase Moldings (sic), D^o with top of Skirting, Bookcase (twice), a (6 times) equal, Present Door

Signed and dated

23 January 1801
Lincolns Inn Fields Jan^y 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.

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.

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Drawing

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