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Two architectural designs for a Museum, by A. R. Wallace; with envelope: 1. Plan in pink, brown and yellow coloured ink on blue lined paper approx. 20 cm x 32 cm, headed in A. R. Wallace's hand "Museum of Natural History - Grand Plan of Central Portion" with measurements and labels in A. R. Wallace's hand. 2. Elevation including position of display cases and sketches of specimens, in pink, brown and yellow coloured ink on blue lined paper approx. 20 cm x 32 cm, headed in A. R. Wallace's hand "National Museum of Natural History". 3. Blue envelope labelled in A. R. Wallace's hand "Sketch for a National Museum of Natural History - 1864 - | one somewhat similar sent to Prof. Owen about 1863." Notes: Filed with house plans for A. R. Wallace's house "The Dell" when listed |