Four pieces produced for an article in the Graphic on improvements recently made at the PRO. Full listing and dimensions below. Pencilled inscriptions verso date them to Nov. 7th, 1895.
The work of H.W. Brewer, a specialist in architectural studies, these atrractive sketches show the improvements made to Sir James Pennethorne's buildings.
i/ Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, c.10" x 8". Exterior view of the facade. Some foxing, but overall very good. ii/ [A Reading Room]. Pen, ink and wash paper mounted on board, 8½" x 12". Interior of a reading room. Very good. iii/ The Musem Public Reord Office. Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, 10½" x 14½", image size, 8" x 11". Some light soiling, otherwise very good. iv/ Safes, New Record Office. Pen, ink and wash, paper mounted on board, 15½" x 11½", image size, 12" x 9½". Some light soilnig, otherwise very good.
