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Design

mid 1860s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a chandelier. Inscribed at the bottom right is 'Stephen's Crypt' and next to the drawing is written 'not this.'

Object details

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Brief description
One of two designs for chandeliers for St. Stephen's Crypt, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, made to be executed by John Hardman & Co. of Birmingham. Pencil and pen and ink on paper, mid 1860s.
Physical description
Design for a chandelier. Inscribed at the bottom right is 'Stephen's Crypt' and next to the drawing is written 'not this.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.4cm
  • Width: 19cm
Dimensions taken from departmental register.
Object history
While bearing certain resemblances to the chandeliers installed in St. Stephen's crypt, neither of these designs were actually produced.
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
E.16-1981

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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