Old lead cistern, S. Thomas's Hospital: 1729*57

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Titles

Old lead cistern, S. Thomas's Hospital

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wardle, George Young

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Philip Webb

Measurements and weight

Height: 113 mm
Width: 119 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-12) by Walker, Dorothy

Dating

Production date: AD 1862-09

School or Style

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: 1705
Location: Upper right
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: At present a B(?)ter / tank - lead _
Location: Lower left
Method of creation: Graphite

Text: old lead cistern. S. Thomas's Hospital
Location: Bottom
Method of creation: Black ink over graphite

Text: (Geo. Wardle)
Location: Lower right
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1729*57
Primary reference Number: 22448
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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            University of Cambridge}}

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