Plan and Section Explaining Cradling for the Dome and Ceiling of Upper Museum., 16th July 1818
Scope and Contents
plan of dome section of dome and ceiling
the plan shows the skylight and outline of the dome. the section shows more details of construction and wooden framework. It clearly shows the dome's construction and also we can see how the wooden frame is connected with cornice and other parts. All these two drawings are indicated by quotes which may help to calculate their scales.
On the reverse of the drawing: Black ink pen watercolor (pink, dark pink, yellow, orange, blue-showing the shy)
Dates
- Creation: 16th 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 plan shows the skylight and outline of the dome. the section shows more details of construction and wooden framework. It clearly shows the dome's construction and also we can see how the wooden frame is connected with cornice and other parts. All these two drawings are indicated by quotes which may help to calculate their scales.
General
P1-[68]
General
not indicated-see quotes
Repository Details
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