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Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving)
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Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving)
609534 Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book Goldsmiths Almanack, lost between Russell Square and Drury Lane Theatre, London); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 23551406
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Award Distinction Drury Lane Theatre Guineas Lost Notice Offering Prize Return Reward Rewarded Rewarder Russell Square Small Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing
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This print captures a fascinating piece of history - a reward notice from the 19th century offering two guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book. The engraving, created by an English School artist, showcases the meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship of that era. The notice itself is intriguing, as it reveals that the pocket-book was lost between Russell Square and Drury Lane Theatre in London. It belonged to someone who valued its contents enough to offer a generous reward for its safe return. One can only imagine what precious secrets or important documents were held within those crimson pages. The advertisement serves as a reminder of how different life was back then, when even losing something as small as a pocket-book could cause distress. In today's fast-paced world, where digital devices have replaced physical notepads, this relic takes us on a journey through time. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported to bustling streets filled with horse-drawn carriages and Victorian architecture. We can almost hear the sounds of theatergoers mingling outside Drury Lane Theatre or catch glimpses of fashionable ladies strolling through Russell Square. This photograph reminds us that every object holds stories waiting to be discovered and cherished. It invites us to appreciate both the artistry behind this engraving and the historical significance it represents – an era when even mundane items like pocket-books had value worth rewarding.
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