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[10] Copy of a design for the longitudinal section of the house, 8 July 1801
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Reference number
SM 4/4/17
Purpose
[10] Copy of a design for the longitudinal section of the house, 8 July 1801
Aspect
Longitudinal Section
Scale
bar scale of 1/3 inch to 1 foot
Inscribed
as above, Mr Robins, labelled: The Present Line of Ground (twice), The Ground raisd (sic) at Entrance, The line of Top of Principal Floor and some dimensions given
Signed and dated
- 8 July 1801
Copy Lincolns Inn Fields / July 8th 1801
Medium and dimensions
Pen, sepia and light red washes, pricked for transfer on wove paper (559 x 673)
Hand
Thomas Sword
Pupil January 1799 - 1804.
Pupil January 1799 - 1804.
Watermark
WL 1794
Notes
This sectional drawing shows quite clearly the ascending steps in the entrance hall. The interiors are characterised by full-height recessed arches. The garrets, 7'6'' high at the centre and directly below the lantern, were presumably inhabited, but none of the plans show how they are accessed.
Level
Drawing
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