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Drawing

1700-1749 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design for a double exterior staircase in three flights.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Architectural drawing.
Brief description
Architectural design by James Gibbs, 18th century. Design for a double exterior staircase in three flights. Pen and wash on paper.
Physical description
Design for a double exterior staircase in three flights.
Dimensions
  • Height: 4 3/4in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914)
  • Width: 12 3/8in (Note: Measurement from: Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914)
Credit line
Purchased by the Museum with the aid of contributions from W.C. Alexander, Esq. ; Prof. W. R. Lethaby, F.S.A., F.R.I.B.A. ; Herbert Read, Esq., F.R.I.B.A, ; and A. B. Yetes, Esq., F.R.I.B.A.
Associations
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1913, London: Printed for His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1914
Collection
Accession number
E.3657-1913

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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