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RefNoJS/1/131v
Previous numbersI.131v; I.132
LevelItem
TitleWater Mill, Deptford, London
Date1781
DescriptionDesign for a water mill for HM Victualing Office works at the Red House, to be worked by water raised by a steam engine.
Transverse and longitudinal sections, scale 1:24. Ink wash. Signed 1781
Inscribed in the hand of John Farey 'Engraved in miniature for Dr Rees' Cyclopaedia, Plate 34, Mechanics, Article Mill, Volume 23'
Extent2 sheets
FormatManuscript documents
PhysicalDescriptionPaper, ink wash
AccessStatusOpen
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