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[left] oblique perspective of the back<br> | [left] oblique perspective of the back<br> | ||
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wishes to all the family<br> | wishes to all the family<br> | ||
<p style="text-align:center;">I have the honour to remain<br> | <p style="text-align:center;">I have the honour to remain<br> | ||
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your much obliged Servant<br> | your much obliged Servant<br> | ||
J Flaxman Jun<sup>r</sup></p> | J Flaxman Jun<sup>r</sup></p> | ||
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| + | I must not close the letter without observing that the circle 'tho a beautiful figure is much better Suited to many other Architectural purposes than the conveniences of a dwelling, yet according to your Idea I think it may be well employed, but M<sup>r</sup>: Bunce as well as myself thinks, the staorcase must be an addition for otherwise the Circle being so small, if the Staircase is within it <strike>room</strike> the apartments will thereby be so much deformed that they will scarcely be habitable:<br> Nancy unites in love to all | ||
Revision as of Oct 16, 2019, 2:17:57 PM
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sketch captions
[left] oblique perspective of the back
[centre] front
[right] Plan
wishes to all the family
I have the honour to remain
Dear Sir
your much obliged Servant
J Flaxman Junr
I must not close the letter without observing that the circle 'tho a beautiful figure is much better Suited to many other Architectural purposes than the conveniences of a dwelling, yet according to your Idea I think it may be well employed, but Mr: Bunce as well as myself thinks, the staorcase must be an addition for otherwise the Circle being so small, if the Staircase is within it room the apartments will thereby be so much deformed that they will scarcely be habitable:
Nancy unites in love to all