Design for a steam-powered sawmill at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Chatham
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Object number2017.00027
TitleDesign for a steam-powered sawmill at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Chatham
Creator Marc Isambard Brunel
DescriptionWatercolour design for a steam-powered sawmill at the Royal Naval Dockyard, Chatham. Section drawing of the building, showing two boilers underneath a chimney, powering a steam engine. Two workers can be seen at the machinery. Outside the building stands a red-coated figure underneath a flag pole flying the white ensign. Underneath the drawing is a scale. Inscribed verso "Works for // Chatham // Government Dockyard // Saw Mills" in black ink.
The drawing measures 462mm (H) by 657mm (W), and is housed inside a plastic sleeve attached with masking tape to a mount measuring 610mm (H) by 810mm (W).
Production date 1812
Object namedrawing
Object categoryart
Dimensions
- drawing height: 462 mm
width: 657
mount height: 610 mm
width: 810
Credit linePurchased with assistance from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Friends of the National Libraries and the V&A Purchase Grant Fund