Etching Memories
A year or two ago I bought a batch of letters; included was one which should have had a half-page etching of Worthing, England. The Smiths & Goslings _never_ wrote on the rear of these pictures – though the letter confesses that the writer had written ON the drawing: an “X” marked the spot where the parents of the recipient had over-nighted.
But I can’t tell you where anyone stayed: the picture has been cut off. All that remains is the letter.
So within the last few weeks, when I came across some letter sheets I bought them. But none are of Worthing….
Companies, such as ROCK & CO, did produce books of their engravings. You can see one here, currently (Nov 2017) for sale. In my ‘searches’, however, I came across a very useful and touching website.
This book, posted online, forms both a diary and a book of engravings. A unique combination.
What is *special* about this copy of the book Drives &c In & About TORQUAY is that the author collected the drawings AND put down memories of a trip.
In the days before easy photography, these drawings procured the author the perfect illustrations!
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