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Pompeiana : the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii : the result of excavations since 1819 (1832)

Gell, William, Sir, 1777-1836, Uwins, Thomas, 1782-1857, Moses, Henry, 1782?-1870, Cahusac, R. F, Henshall, J., fl. 1828-1850, Tingle, James, fl. 1824-1850, Havell, Daniel, d. 1826?, Varrall, J. C, Kelsall, W, Allen, James Baylis, 1803-1876, Winkles, Benjamin, Starling, Schmollinger, W, Havell, Frederick James, 1801-1840, Havell, James, Kernott, J. H, Higham, Gladwin, George, fl. 1821-1838, Faithorn, F, Fenner, Sears & Co · London : Jennings and Chaplin · leaf 36

An illustration from Pompeiana : the topography, edifices and ornaments of Pompeii : the result of excavations since 1819, 1832, leaf 36
of the inconvenient width oftwo feet, runs round the court to catch therain-water. It is probable that the areawas entirely occupied with flowers, as earthwas found. The portico is generally abouteight feet nine inches wide : in front of thegreat triclinium, however, the breadth is tenfeet. The… … iTi u CC X II ^^ U- o O Si fz; •^. H U bJ QC K cn L^ P-1 f POMPEIANA. 21 This receptacle contained fish for the amuse-ment, and perhaps sustenance, of the family.A smaller cistern, probably, contained waterfor drinking. The whole court measuresabout eighty palms by forty-seven ; and asno buildino-…

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