Anna Atkins Large Book Necklace: Mesogloia purpurea knives also show – with dirt

also show – with dirt and bendy corners – all of the love and travels his books endured

They became popular in the 16th century through the 18th century as lovers’ gifts and wedding bands

Our alternative sketchbooks are a favourite — we are always keeping an eye out for more

FEVER FEW (tanecetum parthenium)

This vintage Ginger Tins make a great alternative sketchbook for small projects

Anna Atkins Large Book Necklace: Mesogloia purpurea knives also show – with dirtThis limited large book necklace features one of Anna Atkins seaweed cyanotypes laser engraved on antique leather. Anna Atkins was the first person to use photography to illustrate a book. Note NOT the first woman, but the first human! She was an incredible illustrator and had illustrated some books for her father, but the discovery of Cyanotypes sent her into a new obsession. She began making photographic images of her extensive seaweed collection in