Object Summary
- Object name: Book titles ‘Grecian Scenery’
- Maker: Linton William
- Date: 1856
- Owner: Josephine McKenzie
- Materials: Paper, fabric
- Dimensions: 25 cm x 33 cm
- Weight: 3kg
Object Summary
Object is a 19th century book titled ‘Grecian scenery’ By Linton William. The book is signed by the author accompanied by a personal note to a Dr. Williams and contains another sign/message from aforementioned doctor. The book contains 50 illustrations of Greece and its islands and scenery. The map and descriptions provide insight into historical travel routes and how Greece was navigated by travellers before modern tourism infrastructure. All sketches are made from pencil and then executed on steel to make a print.
This object was conserved by Aaliyah Adams. Find out more about her by clicking on the profile below!
Aaliyah Adams
