Plan showing Cradling for Ceiling of Upper Museum, 15th July 1818
Scope and Contents
Section outlining the constructive profile of the Ceiling in Upper Museum
the drawing illustrates the structure of wooden beams hidden behind the plasterwork ceiling of upper museum. Here are highlighted the shapes and intersections of the different elements as well as the moulded profile of cornices. On the right hand side, black lines show the elevation details of freizes and architraves under the Museum's skylight
On the reverse of the drawing: Black ink pen + watercolor (pink, deep pink, yellow, orange, grey, black)
Dates
- Creation: 15th July 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 drawing illustrates the structure of wooden beams hidden behind the plasterwork ceiling of upper museum. Here are highlighted the shapes and intersections of the different elements as well as the moulded profile of cornices. On the right hand side, black lines show the elevation details of freizes and architraves under the Museum's skylight
General
P1-[67]
General
not indicated - see quotes
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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