ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING, PERTH HOSPITAL NURSES QUARTERS, DETAIL OF TURRET
1908 - 1909Framed, architectural watercolour and ink plan for Perth Hospital Nurses Quarters turret in soft yellow, brown, blue and pink. It is framed in a narrow black plastic frame with plywood backing.
The drawing shows detail of a turret including cross-section, elevation and longitudinal sections.
There is a small triangular piece missing at the bottom left hand corner, probably due to being folded for a long period of time.
Details
Details
Lettering at the top right hand side reads:
'Perth Hospital Nurses Qrs.
Detail of Turret
Inch Scale
The drawing is signed by Chief Architect Hillson Breasley at bottom right hand side, with a Public Works Department stamp below:
'PWD (Perth Works Department) WA14082'.
A small, printed clear tape label at top left hand side reads:
'19th November Nineteen Hundred & Eight'.
The Nurses Quarters were designed by Public Works Department Chief Architect Hillson Breasley.
Hillson Breasley joined the Public Works Department as a draftsman in 1897 and became Chief Draftsman and assistant to John Grainger. Breasley was then appointed Chief Architect from 1905 until June 1917.
Western Australia
Australia
This drawing has historic and aesthetic / artistic significance. The colours are vibrant considering their age and the work is unique and in good condition.
The drawing is associated with, and bears the signature of, Chief Architect Hillson Breasley. It is also associated with the landmark, heritage 1909 Nurses Quarters on Murray Street, now known as Kirkman House.
