Record

RefNoHSF/2/1/34
Previous numbers32.8.18B
LevelItem
TitleDrawing, a bungalow in Roorkee, by [John Herschel]
CreatorHerschel; John (1837-1921); British army officer and astronomer
Daten.d. [June 1859]
DescriptionExterior view of Newmarch's bungalow at Roorkee, the residence of John Herschel. Showing a pillared single story structure with a high sloping roof, apparently thatched.

Not inscribed, but the architecture corresponds with the interior view of HS/2/1/18.

The accompanying note [HS/2/1/16] characterises this as a 'rough Camera sketch', presumably taken by camera lucida, therefore.
Extent1p.
FormatDrawing
PhysicalDescriptionPencil and watercolour on paper
Dimensions105x222mm.
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA7955Herschel; John (1837 - 1921)1837 - 1921
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