[10] Copy of a design for the longitudinal section of the house, 8 July 1801

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  - Norwood Hall, Norwood Green, Middlesex: new house for John Robins, 1801-2 (12)

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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, M^r 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 8^th 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.

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.

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Drawing

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