Plan Showing framing for Piers, Galleries & c in Upper Museum, 15th January 1818
Scope and Contents
Elevation + Section drawing illustrating the framework of Piers and Galleries in Upper Museum
extensive index referring to the various constructive parts
the elevation drawings illustrates the woodwork framing in the upper museum highlighting the different types of wood used (with different colours). In particular the section on the left hand side shows the details of the outline of corners and decorations as well as the intersections of the different beams in the level of upper gallery.
On the reverse of the drawing: Black ink pen + watercolour layers (pink, yellow, brown, orange)
Dates
- Creation: 15th January 1818
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
A few days notice is usually required, due to the size of most of the drawings and the time required to retrieve them from store.
Full Extent
From the Series: 542 drawings
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Physical Description
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Physical Description
genreform: architectural drawing
General
the elevation drawings illustrates the woodwork framing in the upper museum highlighting the different types of wood used (with different colours). In particular the section on the left hand side shows the details of the outline of corners and decorations as well as the intersections of the different beams in the level of upper gallery.
General
P1-[33]
General
Not indicated. See quotes
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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