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Carter No.: 123

Handlist description: Parts of portable pavilion. (see also 95b)

Card/Transcription No.: 123-05


Type d
From groups 123, 620-(118). 4 slats as per example varying from 38 to 40 cmts. long.

<> 7.5 40 gesso gesso-gilt

<> 1.5

<> cut to fit curved surface

<> pierced thus

Type e From groups 123, 620-(118). 4 slats as per drawing, varying from 59 to 61 cmts long.

<> 6 gesso gesso-gilt 6 61 gesso gesso-gilt gesso 6

<> pierced thus ends square

<> pierced thus ends square

Type a = 28 slats " b = 22 " " c = 2 " " d = 4 " " e = 4 " Total 60 slats from some construction(?) belonging to the portable pavilion.(?) a sort of awning as per sketch, but very doubtful.

Card no. 123-05 relating to Carter no. 123
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