The illustrations are mainly, but not exclusively, heraldic in nature. 
They are rough and unfinished,
but have a certain charm.
I had decided that it was the work of a male, but then I came across these
with full and detailed descriptions of the fabrics and styles a couple of pages further on.
I love these sketches.
Several sheets of this headed notepaper were tucked into the book, most with little sketches on the reverse. I wonder whether this was the father to H. L. Atkinson. So far my dabbles into research have produced nothing of any great interest. Except for this |
| Borrowed Image |
It is an interesting little collection - and one of these days I will knuckle down and start exploring the internet and records to see what I can find out about these two people.
I love handwritten, and painted, treasures like this. They were an added bonus which I delight in looking through every now and then.
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