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An engraved architectural floor plan titled "Ground plan of the first story..." depicts the layout of a grand residence, characterized by a symmetrical structure with thick walls. Centrally located are staircases—one spiral and one straight leading to a landing ("Bordes"). The plan identifies functional spaces including a dining room ("Eet Kamer"), bedrooms ("Slaep Kamer"), and a front hall ("Voor Huys"). Rooms are annotated with their functions and specific dimensions in feet (v.) and inches (d.). At the top, a linear scale is provided.
Labels and annotations within the plan:
Top left:
Dining Room
Middle left:
Room
Lower left:
Open Space
Bottom left (large room):
Front Hall
Top center:
Bedroom
17 ft. 9 in.
27 ft. 2 in.
Center:
Staircase and Portal to go to the rooms above and below
Alcove
Alcove
Landing
Bottom center:
Side room or Office
16 ft.
27 ft.
Top right:
16 ft. 13 in.
25 ft. 3 in.
6 ft.
50 ft. 3 in.
Middle right:
16 ft. 13 in.
24 ft. 6 in.
Lower right:
16 ft. 8 1/2 in.
22 ft. 7 in.
Bottom right (large room):
24 ft. 4 1/2 in.
27 ft. 2 in.