Anna Atkins Large Book Necklace: Mesogloia purpurea knives Our alternative sketchbooks are a

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

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

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They are elegant and clean

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

Anna Atkins Large Book Necklace: Mesogloia purpurea knives Our alternative sketchbooks are aThis 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